LEICESTER SQUARE, BS16 4QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS16 4QA

LEICESTER SQUARE, BS16 4QA, South Gloucestershire has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This BS16 4QA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS16 postcode area, which has experienced 798 crimes and a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS16 4QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS16 4QA, encompassing approximately 4605 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS16 4QA area, explore the BS16 4QA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BS16 4QA area, visit the BS16 4QA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-53.12% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BS16 4QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Close with total crimes: 3
  • Beazer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

LEICESTER SQUARE, BS16 4QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.08-53.12%
Criminal damage and arson43.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-50.00%
Public order20.87-77.78%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.9088.24%
Public order96.95125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.95300.00%
Vehicle crime41.740.00%
Other theft40.87300.00%
Other crime40.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.73-15.00%
Public order43.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.12-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.3420.00%
Vehicle crime51.30400.00%
Public order21.09-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-71.43%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.7247.37%
Criminal damage and arson76.08133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Public order51.09-16.67%
Other theft31.090.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.90-29.63%
Public order64.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3066.67%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.2068.75%
Public order65.86100.00%
Vehicle crime51.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-57.14%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.4740.00%
Other theft51.5266.67%
Burglary41.090.00%
Public order30.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.38-17.65%
Public order53.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.09400.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Other theft30.87-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4741.67%
Other theft73.69600.00%
Public order51.52-16.67%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 offences127.600.00%
Public order62.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.30200.00%
Vehicle crime41.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.610.00%
Public order51.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202432
July 202417
June 202420
May 202428
April 202419
March 202427
February 202416
January 202414
December 202317
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20245
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232

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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS16 4QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alexandra Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Beazer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rose Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Willow Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Crownleaze
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Soundwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. James Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Morley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Acacia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Phoenix Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hillfields Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Uplands Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Wesley Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lansdown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stanley Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1