LE5 1FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 1FX

LE5 1FX, Leicester has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.12 per 1,000 population. This LE5 1FX 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 1FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 1FX, encompassing approximately 2084 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE5 1FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keyham Close with total crimes: 11
  • Manor House Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Vicarage Lane with total crimes: 1

LE5 1FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.12-33.33%
Other theft32.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-75.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6428.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.3233.33%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Drugs10.96-75.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.12-30.00%
Drugs43.36100.00%
Other crime31.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-83.33%
Public order10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.04233.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.8020.00%
Other theft22.880.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.64150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.40-66.67%
Public order31.44-25.00%
Drugs21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.56-40.00%
Public order44.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-50.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92100.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.3950.00%
Vehicle crime28.64-33.33%
Other theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Drugs20.96-33.33%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Burglary10.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.9171.43%
Public order45.76300.00%
Burglary31.920.00%
Drugs31.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson912.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.3275.00%
Drugs43.3633.33%
Vehicle crime21.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.24-55.56%
Public order31.9250.00%
Drugs31.4450.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.560.00%
Vehicle crime44.320.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20249
March 202415
February 202418
January 202412
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20239
October 20232

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Keyham Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Manor House Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vicarage Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hotoft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Steins Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Warren Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hadstock Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Widford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1