WESTMEATH AVENUE, LE5 6SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 6SR

WESTMEATH AVENUE, LE5 6SR, Leicester has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This LE5 6SR 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 6SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 6SR, encompassing approximately 4222 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE5 6SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Illingworth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bayham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 3

WESTMEATH AVENUE, LE5 6SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.39-31.25%
Vehicle crime52.61400.00%
Public order41.18100.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2960.00%
Burglary73.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Other theft30.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6325.00%
Other theft42.37100.00%
Public order40.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.03-46.67%
Other crime21.890.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.76114.29%
Public order63.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95300.00%
Vehicle crime40.95300.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.08-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.03-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson22.61100.00%
Burglary20.47-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.58125.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.26400.00%
Burglary41.18100.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.89300.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.740.00%
Public order42.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.50-20.00%
Burglary42.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.630.00%
Burglary53.550.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202410
June 20248
May 202415
April 202415
March 20247
February 202411
January 202418
December 20238
November 202312
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Illingworth Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bayham Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beechwood Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silverwood Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashby Glade
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Champion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gamel Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Greenacre Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Uppingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westmeath Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Avoca Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Thomasson Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Booth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chrisett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jennett Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dudley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1