FOREST ROAD, LE5 0DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 0DW

FOREST ROAD, LE5 0DW, Leicester has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This LE5 0DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE5 postcode area, which has experienced 712 crimes and a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE5 0DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 0DW, encompassing approximately 6116 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 0DW area, explore the LE5 0DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LE5 0DW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Quorn Road with total crimes: 7
  • Mornington Street with total crimes: 4
  • Galby Street with total crimes: 3

FOREST ROAD, LE5 0DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.89-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour111.9610.00%
Public order41.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%
Other theft20.33100.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.87-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour102.78150.00%
Public order31.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Other theft10.33-83.33%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.030.00%
Other theft63.60500.00%
Public order50.98-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Robbery10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.1946.67%
Public order83.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Burglary30.65-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-80.00%
Other theft10.16-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.36-16.67%
Burglary72.4540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.14400.00%
Other theft40.82300.00%
Public order40.65-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.94-14.29%
Burglary50.9825.00%
Public order50.82-16.67%
Drugs40.8233.33%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.87-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour72.4516.67%
Public order61.140.00%
Burglary40.9833.33%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%
Other theft10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Burglary30.49-25.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.2160.00%
Burglary43.92-20.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.330.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.72-16.67%
Public order62.450.00%
Burglary50.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-42.86%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5038.46%
Anti-social behaviour122.94500.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.96250.00%
Public order61.14-14.29%
Drugs30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.72-13.33%
Public order72.13133.33%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Shoplifting30.49200.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-60.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202422
June 202422
May 202415
April 202418
March 202415
February 202416
January 202424
December 202315
November 202318
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
November 202312
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 0DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Quorn Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mornington Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Galby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lombardy Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spinney Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Prestwold Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Kingfisher Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Highbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Frisby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Overton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Longcliffe Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oak Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Hathaway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ferrous Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Harrington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ironworks Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1