EDDYSTONE ROAD, LE5 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 2PL

EDDYSTONE ROAD, LE5 2PL, Leicester has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.00 per 1,000 population. This LE5 2PL 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 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 2PL, encompassing approximately 4214 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

LE5 2PL 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
  • Woodleigh Close with total crimes: 5

EDDYSTONE ROAD, LE5 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.0033.33%
Vehicle crime95.69800.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.42-40.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Public order30.71-57.14%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.2742.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.37133.33%
Public order71.6675.00%
Shoplifting51.66-73.68%
Other theft21.19-60.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1914.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.270.00%
Other theft51.6666.67%
Public order41.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-57.14%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.10-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.2740.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.66133.33%
Public order51.66-44.44%
Burglary51.19150.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.24100.00%
Public order97.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14400.00%
Vehicle crime41.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In April 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 offences158.07-11.76%
Public order63.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In March 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 offences179.2541.67%
Public order44.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.12-29.41%
Public order62.85500.00%
Other theft21.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5954.55%
Anti-social behaviour44.0333.33%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.88-59.26%
Other theft42.6133.33%
Public order30.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-77.78%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.5768.75%
Criminal damage and arson96.41125.00%
Public order42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95100.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Other crime20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7814.29%
Public order43.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Other crime30.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.590.00%
Other crime43.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
July 202418
June 202418
May 202430
April 202415
March 202417
February 202412
January 202417
December 202311
November 202327
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.43 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
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2PL 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. Woodleigh Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Croyland Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Langholm Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Austell Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Weaver Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nursery Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harleston Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bowhill Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rosshill Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Willowbrook View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Longstone Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Milnroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gretna Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Wreford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tilia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chater Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Stornaway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rona Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Kinsdale Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Eddystone Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Rose Acre Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1