SIDMOUTH AVENUE, LE5 4WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 4WB

SIDMOUTH AVENUE, LE5 4WB, Leicester has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.50 per 1,000 population. This LE5 4WB 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 4WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 4WB, encompassing approximately 1837 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 4WB area, explore the LE5 4WB 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 (325.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE5 4WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pilgrim Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Plymouth Drive with total crimes: 5

SIDMOUTH AVENUE, LE5 4WB 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.50325.00%
Shoplifting69.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.26200.00%
Public order31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.2533.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.35-42.86%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Public order11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.0640.00%
Shoplifting63.81-80.65%
Anti-social behaviour33.2650.00%
Public order31.63-25.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3125.57-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences516.8766.67%
Public order42.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3325.03120.00%
Public order317.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.63-25.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.15-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences48.16-50.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2219.0415.79%
Violence and sexual offences811.97166.67%
Other crime24.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.41-47.22%
Public order610.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Other crime11.630.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3625.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.59-40.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.32-41.94%
Violence and sexual offences59.7966.67%
Vehicle crime22.720.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Public order21.09-71.43%
Other crime11.090.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3125.57-3.12%
Public order716.8740.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.81-62.50%
Other theft21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3228.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences817.410.00%
Public order54.350.00%
Burglary42.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20242

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202431
May 202433
April 202415
March 202422
February 202419
January 202436
December 202318
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pilgrim Gardens
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
  • 3. Plymouth Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Falmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clovelly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Headland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Grocot Road
    Total1
    Public order1