LE5 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 1RQ

LE5 1RQ, Leicester has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This LE5 1RQ 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 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 1RQ, encompassing approximately 4228 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE5 1RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buddleia Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bentley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Briarfield Drive with total crimes: 2

LE5 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1530.00%
Public order43.07-20.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.38-50.00%
Public order52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.285.26%
Public order54.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-33.33%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In June 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 offences198.5135.71%
Public order64.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.15-41.67%
Public order43.31-20.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-71.43%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.5941.18%
Criminal damage and arson85.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8975.00%
Public order51.66-28.57%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.51-5.56%
Public order74.02600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95300.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.44-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.26-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.73100.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.20-28.57%
Other crime42.36100.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.86-33.33%
Other theft33.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order20.47-71.43%
Robbery10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.220.00%
Public order74.970.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202420
June 202419
May 202414
April 202424
March 202417
February 202418
January 202420
December 202310
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Buddleia Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bentley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Briarfield Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Berberis Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Barry Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Moorfields
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hayton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Raywell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Portcullis Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ringwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Renfrew Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Archway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greenbank Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Grindale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Borrowby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hamilford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1