LE5 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 3AR

LE5 3AR, Leicester has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.68 per 1,000 population. This LE5 3AR 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 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 3AR, encompassing approximately 1216 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 3AR area, explore the LE5 3AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE5 3AR area, visit the LE5 3AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

LE5 3AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Clyde Street with total crimes: 9
  • Manitoba Road with total crimes: 5

LE5 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2061.685.26%
Vehicle crime1016.45900.00%
Public order98.22-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson97.40350.00%
Shoplifting67.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.930.00%
Drugs44.11-20.00%
Other theft43.2933.33%
Other crime33.29200.00%
Burglary22.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.640.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1950.16-26.92%
Public order1115.62-31.25%
Shoplifting69.05-14.29%
Drugs54.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.11-58.33%
Burglary44.11100.00%
Other theft33.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.47-71.43%
Bicycle theft21.64-50.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2670.724.00%
Public order1621.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1213.16200.00%
Shoplifting79.8775.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.7640.00%
Other theft65.7620.00%
Bicycle theft44.93100.00%
Burglary23.29100.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Drugs10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2550.160.00%
Public order820.56166.67%
Other theft56.58-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.110.00%
Shoplifting44.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.29-33.33%
Drugs23.290.00%
Theft from the person21.64100.00%
Bicycle theft21.64-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2549.3419.05%
Other theft820.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.58-45.45%
Bicycle theft54.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.11-16.67%
Shoplifting34.11-25.00%
Public order32.47-66.67%
Drugs22.47-50.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-75.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2158.39-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour1117.27120.00%
Public order99.050.00%
Other theft67.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.93100.00%
Shoplifting44.93-42.86%
Vehicle crime43.29100.00%
Drugs43.29300.00%
Burglary33.29200.00%
Other crime22.47100.00%
Bicycle theft11.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2553.4519.05%
Public order920.56200.00%
Shoplifting77.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.7666.67%
Other theft54.1166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.110.00%
Bicycle theft22.470.00%
Possession of weapons21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Robbery11.640.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Drugs10.82-83.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2142.765.00%
Shoplifting617.270.00%
Drugs64.93200.00%
Other theft34.930.00%
Public order32.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Bicycle theft22.470.00%
Possession of weapons21.640.00%
Burglary21.64-60.00%
Other crime11.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2046.87-31.03%
Public order916.4550.00%
Vehicle crime67.40200.00%
Burglary54.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.11-50.00%
Other theft33.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4750.00%
Possession of weapons22.47-50.00%
Robbery21.64100.00%
Drugs21.64-33.33%
Theft from the person11.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2957.5611.54%
Criminal damage and arson823.85100.00%
Public order66.580.00%
Other theft64.930.00%
Shoplifting54.9366.67%
Possession of weapons44.11300.00%
Drugs33.2950.00%
Vehicle crime22.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-71.43%
Other crime11.64-66.67%
Robbery10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.82-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2656.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour721.38-22.22%
Other theft65.7650.00%
Public order64.9350.00%
Vehicle crime44.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.290.00%
Shoplifting33.29-40.00%
Other crime32.4750.00%
Burglary32.4750.00%
Robbery22.47100.00%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Bicycle theft11.640.00%
Theft from the person10.82-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2652.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour921.380.00%
Shoplifting57.400.00%
Other theft44.110.00%
Public order43.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.290.00%
Theft from the person33.290.00%
Other crime22.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202416
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202426
June 202425
May 202425
April 202421
March 202425
February 202421
January 202420
December 202329
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clyde Street
    Total9
    Vehicle crime6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Manitoba Road
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cobden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Samuel Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Matthews Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Humberstone Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vulcan Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arnold Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Dysart Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kashmir Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Christow Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Toronto Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Maynard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hart Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Sherrard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Dunlin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Charnwood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cecil Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kent Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Haramead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Birstall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Monckton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Montreal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Chester Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Yukon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1