LE5 6TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 6TA

LE5 6TA, Leicester has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.36 per 1,000 population. This LE5 6TA 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 6TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 6TA, encompassing approximately 3706 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LE5 6TA Crime Hotspots

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

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

LE5 6TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime43.24300.00%
Public order41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences159.71-11.76%
Burglary54.05400.00%
Other theft41.35-20.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5254.55%
Anti-social behaviour74.59600.00%
Other theft51.8966.67%
Public order31.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 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 offences116.48-26.67%
Public order42.9733.33%
Other theft31.08200.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8225.00%
Public order34.05-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.069.09%
Public order83.24700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35400.00%
Vehicle crime51.35400.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.67-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.97-33.33%
Other crime20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.01-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.05-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.67400.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.28-41.67%
Other theft61.890.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Public order30.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.48-7.69%
Public order63.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.28-7.14%
Burglary63.5120.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.360.00%
Burglary53.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202417
June 202411
May 202415
April 202412
March 202411
February 202415
January 202421
December 20237
November 202312
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 4 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
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 4 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Illingworth Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Higgs Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bayham Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beechwood Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Goodwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Silverwood Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Champion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ellwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gamel Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Goodwood Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Greenacre Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Harringworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakside Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Westmeath Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Avoca Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Thomasson Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Booth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Humphries Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1