LE5 1FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 1FJ

LE5 1FJ, Leicester has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.85 per 1,000 population. This LE5 1FJ 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 1FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 1FJ, encompassing approximately 4281 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 1FJ area, explore the LE5 1FJ 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 (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

LE5 1FJ 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 1FJ 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 offences1412.85-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson103.27233.33%
Public order72.34-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.9333.33%
Other crime40.93300.00%
Other theft40.93-42.86%
Shoplifting30.93-25.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In August 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 offences2214.2557.14%
Public order85.1460.00%
Other theft71.87600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6416.67%
Shoplifting41.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 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 offences149.5875.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.27-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.3450.00%
Public order51.40-44.44%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1110.04120.00%
Public order92.5712.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.10-68.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-20.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Other theft20.70-66.67%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.61-10.71%
Public order85.8433.33%
Other theft61.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.40-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.17-16.67%
Other crime21.170.00%
Drugs10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.6521.74%
Anti-social behaviour96.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.10-40.00%
Public order61.400.00%
Shoplifting51.4025.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.5535.29%
Criminal damage and arson105.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.34500.00%
Public order61.4050.00%
Shoplifting41.40-33.33%
Drugs30.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
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 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6454.55%
Shoplifting63.97-33.33%
Public order41.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93-42.86%
Other theft30.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.15-42.11%
Shoplifting92.570.00%
Public order82.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.87-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.640.00%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-57.14%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.38171.43%
Shoplifting94.4428.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.87600.00%
Burglary31.64200.00%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.64-58.82%
Shoplifting71.64-66.67%
Other theft51.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1733.33%
Public order40.93-42.86%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2116.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.910.00%
Public order73.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202414
June 20248
May 202425
April 202428
March 202423
February 202417
January 202411
December 202319
November 20237
October 202317

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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 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 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 1FJ 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. Lilac Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rosebarn Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Netherhall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Arncliffe Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Steins Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Preston Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oaktree Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Willowtree Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Bessingham Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Yarrow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Meadowsweet Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sorrel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Dunnington Close
    Total1
    Public order1