ILLINGWORTH ROAD, LE5 4EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 4EU

ILLINGWORTH ROAD, LE5 4EU, Leicester has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This LE5 4EU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE5 postcode area, which has experienced 693 crimes and a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE5 4EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 4EU, encompassing approximately 4613 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 4EU area, explore the LE5 4EU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LE5 4EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Higgs Close with total crimes: 5
  • Radley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Champion Close with total crimes: 4

ILLINGWORTH ROAD, LE5 4EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.1031.25%
Criminal damage and arson44.5533.33%
Other theft40.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Burglary30.6550.00%
Public order20.65-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.4923.08%
Anti-social behaviour83.47166.67%
Other theft81.73100.00%
Public order81.73166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.72-45.83%
Other theft42.82300.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Public order30.65-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.8420.00%
Public order85.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-77.78%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.4442.86%
Anti-social behaviour94.34125.00%
Public order81.95700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.30300.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Other theft30.65-40.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.0350.00%
Other theft51.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-50.00%
Public order10.87-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.75-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour84.5533.33%
Public order41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-33.33%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.5772.22%
Anti-social behaviour66.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3050.00%
Public order41.30-33.33%
Other theft30.87-66.67%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.4112.50%
Other theft93.90200.00%
Public order61.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3033.33%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Vehicle crime40.87100.00%
Other crime10.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.45-27.27%
Public order83.47700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Other crime20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Burglary20.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.7515.79%
Burglary64.7750.00%
Vehicle crime61.30200.00%
Other crime41.300.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.800.00%
Burglary44.120.00%
Public order40.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202416
June 202413
May 202424
April 202420
March 202414
February 202421
January 202431
December 202318
November 202316
October 202322
September 202319

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 4EU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Higgs Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Radley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Champion Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ambassador Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Illingworth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Waterfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gamel Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenacre Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Avoca Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Rockingham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hurst Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Blakenhall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bayham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Thomasson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Hemsted Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Davison Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sandford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Balderstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1