SHROPSHIRE CLOSE, LE16 7LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE16 7LE

SHROPSHIRE CLOSE, LE16 7LE, Harborough has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.78 per 1,000 population. This LE16 7LE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE16 postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE16 7LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE16 7LE, encompassing approximately 3098 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

LE16 7LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 8
  • A4304 with total crimes: 7
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

SHROPSHIRE CLOSE, LE16 7LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.7872.73%
Shoplifting76.1340.00%
Public order52.26-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.59-38.89%
Public order83.55166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.58500.00%
Shoplifting51.94-64.29%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Other theft20.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.52-10.00%
Shoplifting145.8155.56%
Public order34.520.00%
Other theft20.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-80.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.7517.65%
Shoplifting96.45200.00%
Other theft62.90-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.9466.67%
Vehicle crime31.61200.00%
Public order30.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1715.1770.00%
Other theft75.49250.00%
Public order62.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94100.00%
Burglary41.29300.00%
Shoplifting31.29-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.710.00%
Shoplifting83.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.39-52.38%
Public order43.23-20.00%
Shoplifting41.29-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.10-4.55%
Burglary76.7875.00%
Shoplifting72.26-30.00%
Public order52.26-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.4357.14%
Shoplifting107.1066.67%
Public order93.23125.00%
Vehicle crime42.900.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.33-17.65%
Shoplifting64.5220.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3070.00%
Shoplifting55.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-20.00%
Public order41.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2950.00%
Other crime10.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.23150.00%
Shoplifting51.61150.00%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Other crime30.9750.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.450.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202411
May 202418
April 202420
March 202417
February 202410
January 202410
December 202321
November 202322
October 202314
September 202317
August 202310
July 202320

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 202414
April 20249
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 20235
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE16 7LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. A4304
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Meadow Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Adam And Eve Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Andrew Macdonald Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Broadway
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hammond Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Abbey Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. St Mary'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. King'S Head Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burnmill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Douglass Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oak Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Holly Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1