LE5 5FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 5FS

LE5 5FS, Leicester has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population. This LE5 5FS 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 5FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 5FS, encompassing approximately 4103 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 5FS area, explore the LE5 5FS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE5 5FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marina Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mayflower Road with total crimes: 5
  • Plymouth Drive with total crimes: 5

LE5 5FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.80100.00%
Vehicle crime43.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.120.00%
Public order41.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary85.3633.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.12-20.00%
Burglary61.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4633.33%
Drugs10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 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 offences105.120.00%
Vehicle crime42.4433.33%
Public order30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.58-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.44500.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.6362.50%
Other theft33.17200.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.900.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.19-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

In November 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 offences146.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2250.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.630.00%
Burglary41.950.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 202410
March 202413
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

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
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marina Road
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mayflower Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Plymouth Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Gedding Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Gwendolen Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Kegworth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Suffolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brightside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Okehampton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1