OCEAN ROAD, LE5 2ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 2ER

OCEAN ROAD, LE5 2ER, Leicester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This LE5 2ER 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 2ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 2ER, encompassing approximately 4125 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 2ER area, explore the LE5 2ER Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE5 2ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ocean Road with total crimes: 12
  • Compass Road with total crimes: 4
  • Somers Road with total crimes: 4

OCEAN ROAD, LE5 2ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.79-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour24.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.1861.11%
Public order47.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2720.00%
Public order34.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.79-46.43%
Burglary43.64300.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.9721.74%
Anti-social behaviour46.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Other theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.764.55%
Criminal damage and arson35.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.2437.50%
Public order25.330.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.82-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson33.880.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.21-29.63%
Public order54.61150.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-25.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.54100.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order20.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.690.00%
Public order66.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-60.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.3928.57%
Other theft66.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4566.67%
Burglary41.210.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.270.00%
Burglary45.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
July 202418
June 202415
May 202428
April 202423
March 202422
February 202416
January 202419
December 202327
November 202327
October 202327
September 202321

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 2ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ocean Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Compass Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Somers Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Abbots Road South
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Radiant Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kirminton Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gervas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dudley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Averil Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Colchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1