BOWHILL GROVE, LE5 2PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 2PF

BOWHILL GROVE, LE5 2PF, Leicester has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.27 per 1,000 population. This LE5 2PF 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 2PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 2PF, encompassing approximately 4650 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)

LE5 2PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Orchards with total crimes: 8
  • Comrie Court with total crimes: 6
  • Tarbat Road with total crimes: 5

BOWHILL GROVE, LE5 2PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.2719.05%
Vehicle crime125.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.58-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson71.94-12.50%
Drugs41.510.00%
Other theft30.86-25.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Public order30.65-57.14%
Robbery10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.5227.27%
Criminal damage and arson83.01100.00%
Public order71.7240.00%
Shoplifting51.51-73.68%
Other theft41.08-33.33%
Robbery10.860.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.915.00%
Shoplifting194.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.0957.14%
Other theft62.37200.00%
Public order51.29-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-60.00%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.04-39.39%
Criminal damage and arson104.3042.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.15600.00%
Public order61.51-50.00%
Burglary41.29100.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.98153.85%
Public order127.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.51-25.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.74-45.83%
Public order82.80100.00%
Vehicle crime41.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.860.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.3260.00%
Public order45.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.53-21.05%
Public order63.23500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.5390.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.0933.33%
Other theft30.86-25.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences106.88-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.15-50.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-25.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.8386.67%
Criminal damage and arson106.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.15300.00%
Other theft30.86200.00%
Public order30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Other crime20.65-33.33%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.230.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
March 20243
February 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 202421
June 202420
May 202433
April 202413
March 202424
February 202415
January 202419
December 202310
November 202328
October 202315

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202411
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202419
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Orchards
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Comrie Court
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tarbat Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodleigh Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Croyland Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Langholm Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Austell Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Weaver Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nursery Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Harleston Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thurncourt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bowhill Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Rosshill Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wendys Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Willowbrook View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Longstone Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Milnroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gretna Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Wreford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tilia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chater Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Stornaway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rona Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kinsdale Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Eddystone Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1