PADSIDE CLOSE, LE5 1WF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 1WF

PADSIDE CLOSE, LE5 1WF, Leicester has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This LE5 1WF 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 1WF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 1WF, encompassing approximately 4100 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

LE5 1WF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kepwick Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sharow Road with total crimes: 4
  • Husthwaite Lane with total crimes: 2

PADSIDE CLOSE, LE5 1WF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3711.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-60.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.07233.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.44-47.06%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Other crime30.7350.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.0713.33%
Public order44.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6650.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-60.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.6666.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.22-20.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences52.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.3936.36%
Burglary13.660.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.90-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.680.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.63-7.69%
Other theft32.9350.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.61-13.33%
Other theft23.170.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.070.00%
Other crime33.660.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202417
June 202415
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 202415
January 202411
December 202312
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kepwick Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sharow Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Husthwaite Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brompton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whixley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Thornborough Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pickhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sockburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Shipton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Welbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Snape Close
    Total1
    Burglary1