LE5 1FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 1FF

LE5 1FF, Leicester has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.52 per 1,000 population. This LE5 1FF 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 1FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 1FF, encompassing approximately 4392 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 1FF area, explore the LE5 1FF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LE5 1FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Moat Court with total crimes: 7
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 6

LE5 1FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.52-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson103.19233.33%
Public order62.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.140.00%
Other crime41.14300.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Other theft30.68-57.14%
Shoplifting30.68-25.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.0262.50%
Public order85.9260.00%
Other theft71.82600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.59-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.59400.00%
Shoplifting41.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-72.73%
Drugs20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.4777.78%
Criminal damage and arson113.64-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.5060.00%
Public order51.82-44.44%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1211.15140.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.73-65.38%
Public order92.0512.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.050.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.52-10.34%
Public order85.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.14-37.50%
Other theft41.14300.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.9311.54%
Anti-social behaviour96.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.05-27.27%
Public order71.8216.67%
Shoplifting51.5925.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Drugs30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.3462.50%
Criminal damage and arson115.92175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.50500.00%
Public order61.3750.00%
Shoplifting41.37-33.33%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.4223.08%
Shoplifting63.64-33.33%
Public order41.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-60.00%
Other theft30.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.89-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson102.9611.11%
Shoplifting92.280.00%
Public order82.05166.67%
Other theft61.82200.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-60.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.2063.64%
Anti-social behaviour104.10400.00%
Shoplifting92.2828.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.05125.00%
Public order32.05-50.00%
Burglary30.68-40.00%
Other theft20.68-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.15-45.00%
Shoplifting72.50-66.67%
Public order61.59-33.33%
Other theft51.370.00%
Burglary51.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Other crime30.9150.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.780.00%
Public order94.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.050.00%
Burglary61.590.00%
Other theft51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 202310
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202411
June 202412
May 20245
April 20248
March 202411
February 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
July 202416
June 20249
May 202426
April 202429
March 202426
February 202416
January 202413
December 202318
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202321

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 1FF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Moat Court
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Chestnut Avenue
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Buddleia Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bentley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Berberis Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Barry Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Austin Rise
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lilac Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Greenbank Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Rosebarn Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Netherhall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Arncliffe Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Preston Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Willowtree Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Yarrow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Meadowsweet Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sorrel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Dunnington Close
    Total1
    Public order1