LE14 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE14

LE14, Melton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LE14 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LE14, encompassing approximately 18093 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

LE14 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Street with total crimes: 7
  • Elwell Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Somerby Road with total crimes: 3

LE14 Crime Map

Postcodes in LE14

The postcode district are associated with the LE14, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LE14 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 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.819.52%
Other theft131.27116.67%
Burglary80.7260.00%
Public order80.44700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%
Drugs10.110.00%
Other crime10.06-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.98-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour91.1680.00%
Other theft60.50500.00%
Burglary50.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.28-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.280.00%
Other crime30.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Public order10.06-90.91%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences232.764.55%
Public order111.2722.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.33-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.28200.00%
Other theft10.17-80.00%
Shoplifting10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223.48-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.2250.00%
Public order90.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.50-53.85%
Other theft50.3366.67%
Burglary40.28300.00%
Drugs30.22200.00%
Possession of weapons20.17100.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences293.4811.54%
Criminal damage and arson131.60550.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.7220.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Public order30.170.00%
Other theft30.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Shoplifting10.060.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Burglary10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences262.5462.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.44-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.28200.00%
Public order30.17-25.00%
Other theft30.1750.00%
Burglary20.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.11-71.43%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Drugs10.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162.21-44.83%
Criminal damage and arson70.8840.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.39-14.29%
Public order40.330.00%
Other crime30.220.00%
Other theft20.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.11-66.67%
Burglary10.06-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences293.3738.10%
Anti-social behaviour71.60600.00%
Other theft60.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.330.00%
Public order40.28-33.33%
Burglary40.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.2250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.60-16.00%
Public order61.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.3325.00%
Burglary40.28100.00%
Other theft30.22-25.00%
Other crime30.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.11-50.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences252.498.70%
Public order51.38150.00%
Other theft40.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.22-50.00%
Burglary20.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.11-33.33%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences232.8764.29%
Burglary61.270.00%
Other theft60.3350.00%
Possession of weapons40.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.22100.00%
Vehicle crime30.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.17200.00%
Public order20.17-66.67%
Drugs10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences141.660.00%
Public order60.770.00%
Other theft40.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202411
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202423
June 202422
May 202429
April 202426
March 202416
February 202429
January 202421
December 202325
November 202323
October 202314

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 202413
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20234

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE14 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Main Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Elwell Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Somerby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Church Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Main Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East End
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bolton Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Burden Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Sands
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Kings Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. West End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coronation Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hickling Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Home Pastures
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Coal Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Boyer'S Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pickwell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Stygate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Larchwood Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Coston Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Wrights Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Melton Spinney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1