ETHEL ROAD, LE5 5WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 5WB

ETHEL ROAD, LE5 5WB, Leicester has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population. This LE5 5WB 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 5WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 5WB, encompassing approximately 3045 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE5 5WB 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

ETHEL ROAD, LE5 5WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.177.14%
Shoplifting64.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9750.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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 offences149.8555.56%
Shoplifting84.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2012.50%
Shoplifting62.96-80.65%
Public order41.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3116.42-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences810.18-11.11%
Public order32.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3317.73120.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.84-10.00%
Vehicle crime42.960.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.48-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences104.93-33.33%
Public order43.280.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2214.7815.79%
Violence and sexual offences157.22150.00%
Burglary24.930.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1911.82-47.22%
Violence and sexual offences66.240.00%
Public order61.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9750.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3618.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.97200.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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
Shoplifting1811.49-41.94%
Violence and sexual offences95.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.960.00%
Public order20.99-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3119.38-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences1210.1833.33%
Public order83.94100.00%
Other theft22.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3218.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.510.00%
Other theft42.960.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 202415
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 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 202419
January 202436
December 202318
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

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
June 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 5WB 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. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Teignmouth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Okehampton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hatherleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clovelly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Headland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1