WOOD HILL, LE5 3SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 3SP

WOOD HILL, LE5 3SP, Leicester has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population. This LE5 3SP 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 3SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 3SP, encompassing approximately 12362 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

LE5 3SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosebery Street with total crimes: 11
  • Shelbourne Street with total crimes: 7
  • Quorn Road with total crimes: 7

WOOD HILL, LE5 3SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences366.6363.64%
Anti-social behaviour162.9133.33%
Public order101.29233.33%
Drugs50.81-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-33.33%
Other theft40.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.32-40.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.58-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour121.7833.33%
Drugs70.97-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.57200.00%
Other theft60.49-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.49150.00%
Public order30.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Burglary10.08-83.33%
Robbery10.08-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.963.03%
Drugs102.75-9.09%
Other theft100.81100.00%
Public order90.81-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour90.73-18.18%
Burglary60.73200.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.16-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences336.79-8.33%
Public order132.6785.71%
Anti-social behaviour111.05266.67%
Drugs110.89120.00%
Other theft50.89-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.160.00%
Burglary20.16-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences365.91-2.70%
Other theft122.91200.00%
Public order70.970.00%
Drugs50.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-40.00%
Burglary30.24-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences376.398.82%
Public order72.9940.00%
Burglary70.57600.00%
Drugs70.57600.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.32100.00%
Other theft40.3233.33%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.6141.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.75150.00%
Public order50.4066.67%
Other theft30.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.16-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-33.33%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.08-85.71%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.2120.00%
Drugs71.94250.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5725.00%
Other theft30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.24200.00%
Public order30.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Burglary20.16100.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences202.9153.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.62-20.00%
Other theft30.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Public order20.16-50.00%
Drugs20.16-50.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132.67-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour51.05-70.59%
Drugs40.40100.00%
Public order40.32-33.33%
Other theft30.32-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Burglary10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.4210.53%
Anti-social behaviour171.70325.00%
Other theft61.3850.00%
Public order60.49-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson60.4950.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-20.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Drugs20.16100.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.69-20.83%
Public order131.5430.00%
Vehicle crime51.05150.00%
Other theft40.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.32100.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Drugs10.08-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.940.00%
Public order100.970.00%
Other theft80.810.00%
Drugs60.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202422
July 202434
June 202433
May 202436
April 202437
March 202434
February 202424
January 202420
December 202313
November 202321
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20249
June 202411
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 202317
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20249
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rosebery Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shelbourne Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Quorn Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Halstead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 5. Nottingham Road
    Total4
    Drugs4
  • 6. Stroud Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Mornington Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leicester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Atkinson Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Mount Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Woodland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Spinney Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Haddon Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bakewell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burnaby Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Kingfisher Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 18. Prospect Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vulcan Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Matlock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Spence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brambling Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oakley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Frederick Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Hart Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Sherrard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dunlin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Charnwood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1