DE12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE12

DE12, North West Leicestershire has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DE12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DE12, encompassing approximately 22074 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (2.08% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)

DE12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walton Road with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

DE12 Crime Map

Postcodes in DE12

The postcode district are associated with the DE12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DE12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences496.482.08%
Vehicle crime232.2276.92%
Anti-social behaviour141.0416.67%
Public order140.6327.27%
Criminal damage and arson120.630.00%
Other theft110.54-50.00%
Burglary80.50-11.11%
Shoplifting40.360.00%
Other crime30.18-40.00%
Drugs30.14-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences487.43-5.88%
Other theft222.17214.29%
Theft from the person221.002100.00%
Vehicle crime131.00116.67%
Anti-social behaviour120.59-61.29%
Criminal damage and arson120.54-14.29%
Public order110.54-15.38%
Burglary90.5080.00%
Drugs50.41400.00%
Other crime50.230.00%
Shoplifting40.23300.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.16-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour312.3182.35%
Criminal damage and arson141.4075.00%
Public order130.63-7.14%
Other theft70.590.00%
Vehicle crime60.32-50.00%
Other crime50.2766.67%
Burglary50.23-28.57%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Drugs10.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences575.987.55%
Anti-social behaviour172.58-10.53%
Public order140.770.00%
Vehicle crime120.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.54-33.33%
Burglary70.36-12.50%
Other theft70.32-46.15%
Other crime30.32-40.00%
Shoplifting20.14-33.33%
Drugs20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences536.801.92%
Anti-social behaviour192.40-36.67%
Vehicle crime180.865.88%
Public order140.82-30.00%
Other theft130.6344.44%
Criminal damage and arson120.5933.33%
Burglary80.54-20.00%
Other crime50.3666.67%
Shoplifting30.23200.00%
Theft from the person20.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.89-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour302.36100.00%
Public order201.36100.00%
Vehicle crime170.91-5.56%
Burglary100.77-23.08%
Other theft90.45-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson90.41-18.18%
Other crime30.41-25.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences667.0278.38%
Vehicle crime182.9963.64%
Anti-social behaviour150.8266.67%
Burglary130.68225.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.5983.33%
Other theft110.50120.00%
Public order100.50150.00%
Other crime40.450.00%
Drugs30.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Shoplifting20.09-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences373.5823.33%
Vehicle crime111.6822.22%
Anti-social behaviour90.50-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson60.41-45.45%
Other theft50.27-50.00%
Burglary40.230.00%
Public order40.18-63.64%
Shoplifting30.18-57.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.12-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour171.36183.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.77-8.33%
Public order110.5010.00%
Other theft100.50100.00%
Vehicle crime90.45-10.00%
Shoplifting70.41133.33%
Drugs60.32500.00%
Other crime40.27100.00%
Burglary40.18-33.33%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences555.0722.22%
Criminal damage and arson122.49-7.69%
Public order100.54-28.57%
Vehicle crime100.45-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour60.45-33.33%
Burglary60.27-25.00%
Other theft50.27-28.57%
Shoplifting30.230.00%
Other crime20.14-33.33%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Drugs10.05-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences455.30-15.09%
Public order142.04-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson130.63-7.14%
Vehicle crime110.5910.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.50-25.00%
Burglary80.41100.00%
Other theft70.3616.67%
Drugs30.3250.00%
Shoplifting30.14-70.00%
Other crime30.1450.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences536.16-10.17%
Public order222.40144.44%
Criminal damage and arson141.00-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour120.6320.00%
Vehicle crime100.54100.00%
Shoplifting100.4542.86%
Other theft60.45-25.00%
Burglary40.27-55.56%
Other crime20.18-50.00%
Drugs20.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences596.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.770.00%
Public order90.450.00%
Burglary90.410.00%
Other theft80.410.00%
Shoplifting70.360.00%
Vehicle crime50.320.00%
Other crime40.230.00%
Drugs30.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202431
June 202417
May 202419
April 202430
March 202415
February 20249
January 202417
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 20247
June 20247
May 202413
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 20246
June 202412
May 202418
April 202417
March 202418
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 20248
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 20246
January 202411
December 202312
November 202313
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 655 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202448
July 202451
June 202457
May 202453
April 202452
March 202466
February 202437
January 202430
December 202355
November 202345
October 202353
September 202359

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 202413
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202413
June 202414
May 202414
April 202420
March 202410
February 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 202322
September 20239

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DE12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walton Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. De Ruthyn Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Greenfield Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Queen'S Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Main Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ash Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holly Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hart Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Measham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. The Old Stables
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stretton View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clifton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Spring Cottage Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Laud Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Occupation Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leedhams Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Medham Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Hastings Hollow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. North Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hawthorne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Whitehouse Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1