OKEHAMPTON AVENUE, LE5 5NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 5NS

OKEHAMPTON AVENUE, LE5 5NS, Leicester has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This LE5 5NS 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 5NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 5NS, encompassing approximately 4145 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 5NS area, explore the LE5 5NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE5 5NS area, visit the LE5 5NS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE5 5NS 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

OKEHAMPTON AVENUE, LE5 5NS 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2411.11%
Shoplifting62.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.45100.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0312.50%
Shoplifting82.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.930.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8214.29%
Shoplifting61.93-80.65%
Public order21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3111.10-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences77.48-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3312.06120.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.960.00%
Vehicle crime41.93300.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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
Shoplifting157.96-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences83.620.00%
Public order31.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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
Shoplifting228.6822.22%
Violence and sexual offences85.31100.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting187.24-50.00%
Public order54.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.2133.33%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3612.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.68200.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.72-40.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting186.99-41.94%
Violence and sexual offences54.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3112.78-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences107.4842.86%
Public order72.41600.00%
Other theft21.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3212.06255.56%
Violence and sexual offences77.720.00%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.170.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 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
October 202332
September 20239

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 5NS 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bodnant Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. The Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Teignmouth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Romway Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Okehampton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hatherleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clovelly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1