LE13 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE13 1JU

LE13 1JU, Melton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.95 per 1,000 population. This LE13 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE13 1JU, encompassing approximately 2447 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE13 1JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Soho Street with total crimes: 5
  • Elgin Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

LE13 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.95-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Burglary10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.72166.67%
Public order33.270.00%
Shoplifting11.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.95-11.11%
Burglary33.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5428.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.58-41.67%
Shoplifting42.86300.00%
Public order31.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.270.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.13166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.27-60.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.7225.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.0350.00%
Shoplifting63.68500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4533.33%
Possession of weapons21.630.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.82-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Shoplifting21.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.400.00%
Shoplifting44.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 202412
February 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Soho Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Elgin Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. A606
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Egerton Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Conway Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. St John'S Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1