LE5 4QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 4QG

LE5 4QG, Leicester has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population. This LE5 4QG 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 4QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 4QG, encompassing approximately 3391 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE5 4QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Radley Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cropthorne Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

LE5 4QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.32112.50%
Vehicle crime55.01150.00%
Public order41.47100.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3714.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Public order20.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6716.67%
Public order62.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.72-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Public order20.88-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.2014.29%
Public order74.7240.00%
Vehicle crime42.06100.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.7375.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.1350.00%
Public order51.77150.00%
Burglary31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%
Other theft10.29-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3650.00%
Other theft61.77500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77300.00%
Public order21.18-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.85-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson44.720.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Other crime11.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.6170.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.01300.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Other theft31.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88200.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.260.00%
Other theft62.95500.00%
Public order41.77300.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Public order10.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.260.00%
Burglary44.420.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 202416
April 202414
March 20248
February 202416
January 202417
December 202310
November 202310
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Radley Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cropthorne Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Higgs Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Falmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Littlemore Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hurst Rise
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Blakenhall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Kegworth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Humphries Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Balderstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Devon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1