LE5 5FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 5FT

LE5 5FT, Leicester has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This LE5 5FT 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 5FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 5FT, encompassing approximately 3859 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 5FT area, explore the LE5 5FT 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 (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE5 5FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Mayflower Road with total crimes: 5
  • Plymouth Drive with total crimes: 5

LE5 5FT 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2914.29%
Shoplifting64.15-25.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.0340.00%
Shoplifting83.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.070.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4866.67%
Shoplifting62.59-80.65%
Public order31.5550.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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
Shoplifting3112.18-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences68.03-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Public order20.78-66.67%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3315.55120.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.5537.50%
Public order62.8550.00%
Vehicle crime41.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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
Shoplifting1510.10-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences83.89-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.07500.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2211.4022.22%
Violence and sexual offences145.70100.00%
Other theft33.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.33-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.66-30.00%
Public order61.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3614.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.3311.11%
Vehicle crime22.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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
Shoplifting188.55-41.94%
Violence and sexual offences94.66-43.75%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3116.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.030.00%
Public order74.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202410
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 202414
February 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 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 202418
January 202436
December 202318
November 202331

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
February 20246
January 20242
November 20237

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 5FT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
  • 2. Mayflower Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Plymouth Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Gwendolen Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Falmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Kegworth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Okehampton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Hatherleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clovelly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1