ETHEL ROAD, LE5 4WE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 4WE

ETHEL ROAD, LE5 4WE, Leicester has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population. This LE5 4WE 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 4WE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 4WE, encompassing approximately 2363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 4WE area, explore the LE5 4WE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE5 4WE area, visit the LE5 4WE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE5 4WE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Plymouth Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

ETHEL ROAD, LE5 4WE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.580.00%
Shoplifting63.81-25.00%
Other theft32.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.730.00%
Shoplifting83.8133.33%
Drugs13.380.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.8550.00%
Shoplifting63.81-80.65%
Public order42.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3120.31-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences613.120.00%
Public order32.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3319.88120.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.96-14.29%
Public order32.5450.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.54-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences76.35-12.50%
Other theft32.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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
Shoplifting2215.2315.79%
Violence and sexual offences89.3133.33%
Other theft23.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1914.81-47.22%
Violence and sexual offences68.0420.00%
Public order62.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5450.00%
Other crime11.270.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3621.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.23-37.50%
Public order22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.96-41.94%
Violence and sexual offences87.6214.29%
Vehicle crime23.380.00%
Public order20.85-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3121.15-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences713.120.00%
Public order72.9675.00%
Burglary12.96-66.67%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3222.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.540.00%
Public order42.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
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 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 2 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
January 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
  • 2. Plymouth Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Falmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Okehampton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hatherleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clovelly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Headland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1