LANCASTER STREET, LE5 4GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 4GD

LANCASTER STREET, LE5 4GD, Leicester has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This LE5 4GD 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 4GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 4GD, encompassing approximately 9460 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

LE5 4GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nottingham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Margaret Road with total crimes: 7
  • Dorothy Road with total crimes: 5

LANCASTER STREET, LE5 4GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.1326.32%
Anti-social behaviour102.54-9.09%
Vehicle crime51.06400.00%
Other theft40.53-42.86%
Drugs30.42-78.57%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Public order30.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.320.00%
Burglary20.32-50.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.19-24.00%
Drugs142.0116.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.48175.00%
Other theft71.16250.00%
Public order60.74100.00%
Burglary40.63300.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.8119.05%
Drugs122.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.42300.00%
Public order30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Other theft20.21-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.8631.25%
Other theft92.22350.00%
Public order40.9533.33%
Drugs30.42-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.320.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.11-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.44-50.00%
Drugs51.69400.00%
Burglary40.53300.00%
Public order30.42-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.320.00%
Other theft20.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.29113.33%
Public order53.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Other theft30.3250.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-50.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.127.14%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Public order40.42300.00%
Vehicle crime40.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.420.00%
Drugs30.32200.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Burglary20.21100.00%
Other theft20.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences142.64-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Public order10.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.5925.00%
Other theft40.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.42-66.67%
Drugs30.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.320.00%
Public order20.32-60.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.22125.00%
Public order50.95-28.57%
Drugs40.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-33.33%
Other theft40.42-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.42200.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.11-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.0316.67%
Other theft72.22-22.22%
Public order70.74-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.74100.00%
Burglary50.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.530.00%
Drugs30.42-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.030.00%
Public order101.900.00%
Other theft91.060.00%
Drugs50.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202414
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202419
June 202425
May 202421
April 202416
March 202432
February 202415
January 202414
December 202315
November 202321
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 28 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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nottingham Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Margaret Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Dorothy Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ollerton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beeby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Halstead Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jellicoe Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Atkinson Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rosebery Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. The Littleway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Thurlby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Constance Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moat Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clumber Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sherwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Suffolk Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Spalding Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Asfordby Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Burnaby Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1