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

Overview of Crime in LE5 2ET

OCEAN ROAD, LE5 2ET, Leicester has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population. This LE5 2ET 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 2ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 2ET, encompassing approximately 4359 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LE5 2ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ocean Road with total crimes: 12
  • Somers Road with total crimes: 4
  • Radiant Road with total crimes: 1

OCEAN ROAD, LE5 2ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.65-35.71%
Vehicle crime54.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Public order10.46-80.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.5547.37%
Public order56.42150.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9250.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 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 offences196.4211.76%
Anti-social behaviour24.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.34-39.29%
Vehicle crime53.900.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.4927.27%
Anti-social behaviour36.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.880.00%
Public order35.05200.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.1183.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.90-29.41%
Burglary12.75-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.80-22.73%
Burglary43.90300.00%
Public order40.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-50.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.95-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson65.05500.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Public order30.69-50.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.4029.17%
Public order67.11500.00%
Burglary11.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.510.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
July 202419
June 202417
May 202428
April 202422
March 202422
February 202412
January 202417
December 202322
November 202331
October 202324

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ocean Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Somers Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Radiant Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kirminton Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Gervas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dudley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Uppingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westmeath Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Avoca Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chrisett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jennett Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dudley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Averil Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Colchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Peters Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1