LE13 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE13 1AJ

LE13 1AJ, Melton has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.44 per 1,000 population. This LE13 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE13 postcode area, which has experienced 227 crimes and a crime rate of 8.19 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE13 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE13 1AJ, encompassing approximately 1800 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE13 1AJ area, explore the LE13 1AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

LE13 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9
  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

LE13 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2144.44-4.55%
Shoplifting1111.6757.14%
Anti-social behaviour106.1125.00%
Public order95.5650.00%
Burglary85.00300.00%
Other theft74.4440.00%
Drugs43.89300.00%
Other crime32.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-57.14%
Theft from the person21.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2234.44-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour812.22-11.11%
Shoplifting74.4440.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.89133.33%
Public order63.89-40.00%
Other theft53.33-16.67%
Burglary22.78-50.00%
Theft from the person21.11100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2536.1119.05%
Public order1013.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.56-10.00%
Other theft65.0050.00%
Shoplifting53.33-54.55%
Burglary42.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.22-40.00%
Theft from the person11.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2138.33-4.55%
Shoplifting1111.67175.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.1166.67%
Public order105.5611.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.56-37.50%
Other theft42.78-20.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Theft from the person21.11100.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.000.00%
Public order912.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.00700.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.44-33.33%
Other theft53.3325.00%
Shoplifting42.78-76.47%
Possession of weapons22.220.00%
Burglary21.11-60.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.77-33.33%
Shoplifting1712.2254.55%
Anti-social behaviour99.44-40.00%
Public order65.00-57.14%
Burglary53.33-70.59%
Other theft42.780.00%
Possession of weapons22.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3361.1157.14%
Burglary1718.33750.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.4450.00%
Public order148.33-6.67%
Shoplifting117.7837.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.110.00%
Other theft43.89-33.33%
Drugs32.22200.00%
Possession of weapons31.670.00%
Other crime11.67-66.67%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2142.22-4.55%
Public order1511.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.3325.00%
Shoplifting85.56-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson74.440.00%
Other theft63.8950.00%
Other crime33.33200.00%
Burglary21.67100.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2240.00-43.59%
Shoplifting1412.22250.00%
Public order107.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.44-50.00%
Other theft43.890.00%
Drugs32.220.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3952.2277.27%
Criminal damage and arson1421.6627.27%
Public order107.7842.86%
Anti-social behaviour85.5633.33%
Possession of weapons44.44100.00%
Shoplifting42.22-50.00%
Other theft42.22-20.00%
Drugs32.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.6750.00%
Other crime21.670.00%
Theft from the person21.11100.00%
Robbery11.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2240.00-46.34%
Criminal damage and arson1112.22-52.17%
Shoplifting86.1133.33%
Public order74.44-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour63.89-45.45%
Other theft53.33150.00%
Drugs32.78-25.00%
Burglary21.67-77.78%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4167.7770.83%
Criminal damage and arson2322.7876.92%
Public order1912.78137.50%
Anti-social behaviour1110.55266.67%
Burglary96.11350.00%
Shoplifting65.00-14.29%
Drugs43.3333.33%
Possession of weapons22.220.00%
Other theft21.11-80.00%
Bicycle theft21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2443.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson1313.330.00%
Other theft107.220.00%
Public order85.560.00%
Shoplifting74.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.890.00%
Drugs31.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 20249
March 202415
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 202411
May 20244
April 202417
March 202411
February 20248
January 202414
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 202414
February 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202425
June 202421
May 202422
April 202422
March 202433
February 202421
January 202422
December 202339
November 202322
October 202341
September 202324

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 202417
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 202314
November 202311
October 202323
September 202313

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE13 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total9
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Rutland Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Greenslade
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Soho Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Windsor Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. New Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beckmill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Market Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Wilton Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Leicester Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Park Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Rosebery Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. A607
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. A606
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. King Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Sherrard Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Bentley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Johns Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1