DE74 2GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE74 2GS

DE74 2GS, North West Leicestershire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.22 per 1,000 population. This DE74 2GS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DE74 postcode area, which has experienced 60 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DE74 2GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE74 2GS, encompassing approximately 1335 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DE74 2GS area, explore the DE74 2GS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DE74 2GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kirk Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Imperial Court with total crimes: 1

DE74 2GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.22250.00%
Other theft310.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.00-50.00%
Shoplifting21.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Other theft11.50-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.7320.00%
Shoplifting64.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.49100.00%
Other theft23.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.97-57.89%
Violence and sexual offences55.99-50.00%
Other theft43.74300.00%
Public order33.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1931.4572.73%
Violence and sexual offences1014.2342.86%
Public order67.4950.00%
Vehicle crime24.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Other theft11.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-83.33%
Burglary10.750.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1124.71-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences78.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.240.00%
Public order44.49100.00%
Vehicle crime23.00100.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.9790.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.23-55.56%
Public order23.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1021.72-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences97.49-55.00%
Other theft56.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2237.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2016.48300.00%
Vehicle crime414.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.000.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.9757.14%
Violence and sexual offences58.2425.00%
Other theft23.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.73250.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.24-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson23.00-33.33%
Other theft21.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.480.00%
Vehicle crime46.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.000.00%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 202420
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 202419
April 202411
March 202419
February 202410
January 202422
December 202311
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DE74 2GS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kirk Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Imperial Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broadhill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Jeffares Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Side Ley
    Total1
    Other theft1