ROWSLEY AVENUE, LE5 5BR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 5BR

ROWSLEY AVENUE, LE5 5BR, Leicester has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This LE5 5BR 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 5BR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 5BR, encompassing approximately 8353 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

LE5 5BR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marina Road with total crimes: 6
  • Myrtle Road with total crimes: 3
  • Abney Street with total crimes: 3

ROWSLEY AVENUE, LE5 5BR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9675.00%
Public order70.8475.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Drugs40.60100.00%
Vehicle crime40.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.79-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour81.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Public order40.48-33.33%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Drugs20.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.90-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.75220.00%
Public order61.92-50.00%
Burglary60.72100.00%
Drugs60.72-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-66.67%
Other theft10.12-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.74-26.47%
Public order122.99300.00%
Drugs71.440.00%
Other theft60.84500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-20.00%
Shoplifting40.48100.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.6025.00%
Public order30.60-70.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.75-43.33%
Public order102.0442.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Burglary40.48300.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Drugs30.36-40.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.70100.00%
Public order73.59133.33%
Drugs50.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.60-33.33%
Other theft30.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.43-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour61.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72100.00%
Public order30.48-25.00%
Other theft20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Robbery20.24100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.154.55%
Anti-social behaviour82.75300.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Other theft30.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.794.76%
Public order42.63-50.00%
Drugs30.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-50.00%
Burglary20.24-71.43%
Other theft20.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.11-22.22%
Public order82.51100.00%
Burglary70.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-57.14%
Other theft30.3650.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.118.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.2316.67%
Vehicle crime40.84100.00%
Public order40.48-63.64%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Other theft20.24100.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.12-80.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.460.00%
Public order112.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202423
June 202425
May 202434
April 202417
March 202430
February 202415
January 202423
December 202322
November 202321
October 202327
September 202325

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
April 20243
March 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202416
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 5BR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marina Road
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Myrtle Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Abney Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bradbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Stanhope Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Orson Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mervyn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bartholomew Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conifer Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Biddulph Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. St Peters Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Kings Newton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shipley Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Osborne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Dorothy Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. East Park Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Normanton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Glossop Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Rowsley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Donnington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bonsall Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Linden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Moat Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Baslow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chesterfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Rowsley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Kedleston Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. New Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Evington Valley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1