WICKLOW DRIVE, LE5 4RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 4RD

WICKLOW DRIVE, LE5 4RD, Leicester has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population. This LE5 4RD 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 4RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 4RD, encompassing approximately 5058 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE5 4RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowlatts Hill Road with total crimes: 13
  • Illingworth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mcvicker Close with total crimes: 5

WICKLOW DRIVE, LE5 4RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.7035.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.550.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Burglary20.40-71.43%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.9321.43%
Burglary73.360.00%
Other theft31.38-40.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3127.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.77600.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.94-31.25%
Other theft52.17400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-60.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.1345.45%
Criminal damage and arson53.1625.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17300.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.98300.00%
Drugs10.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.34-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-20.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order20.40-50.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-20.00%
Public order40.7933.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.727.69%
Criminal damage and arson52.77400.00%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Public order30.79-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.59200.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.52-23.53%
Public order72.57600.00%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.930.00%
Vehicle crime43.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202414
June 202411
May 202416
April 202411
March 202410
February 202412
January 202421
December 202314
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowlatts Hill Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Illingworth Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mcvicker Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Champion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Allinson Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rockery Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Wicklow Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westmeath Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Avoca Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Thomasson Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Booth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Davison Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Harrowden Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Humphries Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Balderstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chrisett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Colchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Treetops Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Peters Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1