LE5 1TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 1TG

LE5 1TG, Leicester has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.45 per 1,000 population. This LE5 1TG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE5 postcode area, which has experienced 693 crimes and a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE5 1TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 1TG, encompassing approximately 5237 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

LE5 1TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Sorrel Road with total crimes: 5
  • Buddleia Close with total crimes: 4

LE5 1TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4518.18%
Anti-social behaviour92.48200.00%
Public order51.72-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.77-35.29%
Public order62.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.87-19.05%
Public order93.25350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9533.33%
Other crime10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.68-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.01-40.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-80.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.4060.00%
Public order64.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Drugs30.9550.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.11-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson52.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95100.00%
Public order40.76100.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.7745.45%
Anti-social behaviour23.06100.00%
Public order20.38100.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.5857.14%
Other theft32.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.440.00%
Other theft41.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38100.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3940.00%
Vehicle crime61.34500.00%
Other theft51.15150.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Public order20.38100.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.820.00%
Vehicle crime22.860.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202411
June 202417
May 202421
April 202424
March 202415
February 202416
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Chestnut Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sorrel Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Buddleia Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Guestwick Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maidenwell Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bentley Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newlyn Parade
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Limehurst Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Barry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Abelia Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Oaktree Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Honeysuckle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Borrowby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Todmorden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Samphire Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hazeldene Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sundew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Maltings
    Total1
    Drugs1