LE5 3EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 3EF

LE5 3EF, Leicester has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This LE5 3EF 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 3EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 3EF, encompassing approximately 4795 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 3EF area, explore the LE5 3EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LE5 3EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobden Street with total crimes: 4
  • Spinney Hill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

LE5 3EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.88-15.38%
Public order62.2950.00%
Shoplifting41.25-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.830.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Drugs10.42-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.18-13.33%
Shoplifting52.710.00%
Public order41.04-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-55.56%
Drugs40.83300.00%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.30-6.25%
Public order133.1330.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.71-10.00%
Shoplifting51.8825.00%
Other theft51.04-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.47-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour103.34100.00%
Public order102.09233.33%
Other theft62.090.00%
Shoplifting41.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-50.00%
Theft from the person20.83100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.6880.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.6360.00%
Other theft61.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-44.44%
Public order31.04-50.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.13125.00%
Public order61.88-14.29%
Other theft51.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04400.00%
Drugs51.04150.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Shoplifting10.42-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.180.00%
Public order73.13250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Shoplifting40.83-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Drugs20.42-33.33%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9725.00%
Shoplifting63.130.00%
Other theft41.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Public order20.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.38-20.00%
Public order82.5060.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.67166.67%
Vehicle crime41.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.347.14%
Public order53.130.00%
Other theft51.04-16.67%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.180.00%
Other theft62.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.250.00%
Public order51.04-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.04300.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.220.00%
Public order92.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.880.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202413
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202415
June 202416
May 202427
April 202415
March 202415
February 202415
January 202412
December 202315
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cobden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Spinney Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Kingfisher Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Humberstone Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vulcan Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arnold Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Maynard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Matlock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Frederick Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hart Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Sherrard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dunlin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Charnwood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cecil Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kent Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Haramead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1