FERMAIN CLOSE, LE5 6PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 6PL

FERMAIN CLOSE, LE5 6PL, Leicester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.44 per 1,000 population. This LE5 6PL 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 6PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 6PL, encompassing approximately 2485 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 6PL area, explore the LE5 6PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE5 6PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hardwick Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 3

FERMAIN CLOSE, LE5 6PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.44-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.41-50.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.0275.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.410.00%
Theft from the person11.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 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
Shoplifting1514.0850.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2233.33%
Other theft21.610.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.6411.11%
Anti-social behaviour34.02200.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.8480.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.62200.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.0550.00%
Shoplifting52.4166.67%
Drugs22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.03-20.00%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0366.67%
Public order32.0150.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.22-66.67%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0550.00%
Public order43.6233.33%
Bicycle theft21.610.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.440.00%
Public order32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202415
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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
April 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 6PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Hardwick Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beechwood Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chorley Wood Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spencefield Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Alcester Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1