MERE ROAD, LE5 3HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 3HR

MERE ROAD, LE5 3HR, Leicester has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This LE5 3HR 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 3HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 3HR, encompassing approximately 9876 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

LE5 3HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shelbourne Street with total crimes: 7
  • Halstead Street with total crimes: 4
  • Nottingham Road with total crimes: 4

MERE ROAD, LE5 3HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.6847.37%
Anti-social behaviour142.83100.00%
Public order71.42133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Drugs40.40-33.33%
Other theft30.40-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.30-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.97-26.92%
Other theft71.9216.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.710.00%
Drugs60.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.40100.00%
Public order30.40-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.10-83.33%
Robbery10.10-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.698.33%
Public order112.630.00%
Drugs101.11-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour71.01-36.36%
Burglary60.71500.00%
Other theft60.6150.00%
Robbery30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-50.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.29-25.00%
Public order112.43266.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.11175.00%
Drugs111.1183.33%
Other theft41.11-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-20.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.1828.00%
Other theft73.2440.00%
Drugs60.71-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.51-20.00%
Public order30.40-57.14%
Burglary20.30-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.99-7.41%
Public order72.5375.00%
Burglary70.71600.00%
Drugs70.71600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.61150.00%
Other theft50.51150.00%
Vehicle crime30.5150.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.6642.11%
Public order42.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Other theft20.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.10-80.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.0518.75%
Drugs51.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.51-20.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Public order20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.4445.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.62-16.67%
Other theft40.5133.33%
Drugs30.40-25.00%
Public order20.30-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-50.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.64-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour61.11-25.00%
Drugs40.61300.00%
Public order40.400.00%
Other theft30.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.56-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.82166.67%
Other theft60.8150.00%
Public order40.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.4033.33%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.770.00%
Public order122.130.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Vehicle crime40.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 202426
June 202424
May 202432
April 202425
March 202427
February 202419
January 202416
December 202311
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202411
June 202411
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shelbourne Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Halstead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. Nottingham Road
    Total4
    Drugs4
  • 4. Stroud Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Mornington Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Orson Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leicester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Atkinson Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Mount Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Spinney Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haddon Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bakewell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burnaby Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Kingfisher Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Prospect Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vulcan Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maynard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Matlock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brambling Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Frederick Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hart Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Sherrard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Dunlin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Charnwood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Cecil Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1