BRIGHTSIDE ROAD, LE5 5LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 5LD

BRIGHTSIDE ROAD, LE5 5LD, Leicester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population. This LE5 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 5LD, encompassing approximately 5431 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE5 5LD 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
  • Gwendolen Road with total crimes: 3

BRIGHTSIDE ROAD, LE5 5LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences105.16-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour61.8420.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.4210.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In July 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 offences103.8711.11%
Vehicle crime41.8433.33%
Burglary30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.3928.57%
Vehicle crime31.66-57.14%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.23250.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.29-36.36%
Public order31.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55200.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.42-26.67%
Public order42.03300.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.6836.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.7650.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.05266.67%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.84-60.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.76166.67%
Public order41.47300.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 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 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 202415
February 202411
January 20243
December 20236
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20238
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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 5LD 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. Gwendolen Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Mervyn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hazelwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bodnant Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Chesterfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kedleston Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Evington Valley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Brightside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Norwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Okehampton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1