VICTORIA ROAD EAST, LE5 0LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 0LG

VICTORIA ROAD EAST, LE5 0LG, Leicester has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.41 per 1,000 population. This LE5 0LG 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 0LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 0LG, encompassing approximately 1496 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

LE5 0LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cordelia Close with total crimes: 9
  • Grosvenor Gate with total crimes: 6
  • Gipsy Lane with total crimes: 6

VICTORIA ROAD EAST, LE5 0LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2635.4136.84%
Anti-social behaviour717.3740.00%
Drugs74.68600.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.6850.00%
Burglary24.010.00%
Public order21.34-66.67%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.0618.75%
Public order612.70-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.67100.00%
Possession of weapons12.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.39-33.33%
Public order710.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime23.340.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.73-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson616.0420.00%
Public order44.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.08-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour617.37200.00%
Public order64.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0125.00%
Other theft33.3450.00%
Possession of weapons12.000.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3134.7463.16%
Criminal damage and arson420.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.67200.00%
Shoplifting32.000.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.0611.76%
Criminal damage and arson512.7025.00%
Public order33.34-57.14%
Bicycle theft32.000.00%
Burglary32.00-57.14%
Other theft22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Other crime11.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.74-29.17%
Burglary711.36-12.50%
Public order74.6816.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.68-50.00%
Other crime32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Other theft21.34-77.78%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2440.09-4.00%
Other theft916.0480.00%
Burglary86.01700.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.3560.00%
Public order65.350.00%
Drugs24.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2532.748.70%
Public order616.7050.00%
Other theft54.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3466.67%
Other crime23.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.40-20.69%
Public order415.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.67-66.67%
Burglary32.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Other theft11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-83.33%
Drugs10.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2940.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson919.380.00%
Burglary66.010.00%
Vehicle crime64.010.00%
Public order44.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.670.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
July 202416
June 202424
May 202426
April 202431
March 202419
February 202417
January 202424
December 202325
November 202323
October 202329

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cordelia Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 2. Grosvenor Gate
    Total6
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gipsy Lane
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wickford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Fairfax Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Walcote Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Shalford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Portishead Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Moreton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tomlin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tunstall Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Swainson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Braybrooke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Dunholme Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Peake Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Buscot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beckett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Mallory Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Tailby Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Iliffe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Edgehill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Fairfax Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1