LAVERTON ROAD, LE5 1WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 1WJ

LAVERTON ROAD, LE5 1WJ, Leicester has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This LE5 1WJ 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 1WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 1WJ, encompassing approximately 5011 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 1WJ area, explore the LE5 1WJ 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 (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LE5 1WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hebden Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Berberis Close with total crimes: 2

LAVERTON ROAD, LE5 1WJ 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 offences134.7962.50%
Public order42.5933.33%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.19-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour51.6025.00%
Public order31.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.60200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.39-35.00%
Public order52.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.59-9.09%
Public order63.99500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.3915.79%
Anti-social behaviour34.39-25.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Public order10.60-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.98171.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00100.00%
Public order40.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.59-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson41.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.1918.18%
Criminal damage and arson22.59-33.33%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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 offences114.7937.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.2050.00%
Other theft30.60-40.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.39-27.27%
Other theft51.6066.67%
Other crime31.00200.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.39-15.38%
Vehicle crime42.20300.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences135.390.00%
Public order42.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202413
June 202420
May 202422
April 202419
March 20247
February 202413
January 202411
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bentley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hebden Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Berberis Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Barry Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hayton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Raywell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gamekeepers Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Oaktree Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Willowtree Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Meadowsweet Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sorrel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Dunnington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Grindale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Borrowby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Celandine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1