HOSPITAL CLOSE, LE5 4WP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 4WP

HOSPITAL CLOSE, LE5 4WP, Leicester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.62 per 1,000 population. This LE5 4WP 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 4WP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 4WP, encompassing approximately 2217 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE5 4WP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Plymouth Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

HOSPITAL CLOSE, LE5 4WP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.62120.00%
Shoplifting64.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.710.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.6633.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.61-54.55%
Public order12.25-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.98120.00%
Shoplifting64.96-80.65%
Public order42.7133.33%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3550.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting3121.19-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences513.980.00%
Public order32.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3323.90120.00%
Public order614.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.71-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-50.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.13-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences86.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.61300.00%
Other theft31.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting2218.4915.79%
Violence and sexual offences89.9260.00%
Other theft43.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting1917.13-47.22%
Public order68.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.25150.00%
Other crime12.250.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3623.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences716.23-22.22%
Public order23.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Burglary10.90-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.58-41.94%
Violence and sexual offences98.1212.50%
Burglary34.06200.00%
Public order31.35-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3122.99-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences813.980.00%
Public order73.6175.00%
Burglary13.16-75.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

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
Shoplifting3225.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences814.430.00%
Burglary43.610.00%
Public order41.800.00%
Other theft31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

Crime by Type

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 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 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 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
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
December 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 4WP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
  • 2. Plymouth Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    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. The Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Falmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kegworth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Clovelly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1