FINSON CLOSE, LE18 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 1AF

FINSON CLOSE, LE18 1AF, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.18 per 1,000 population. This LE18 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE18 postcode area, which has experienced 150 crimes and a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE18 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 1AF, encompassing approximately 3314 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

LE18 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burgess Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Boulter Crescent with total crimes: 5

FINSON CLOSE, LE18 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.1818.75%
Anti-social behaviour85.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4166.67%
Public order51.5125.00%
Shoplifting41.51-20.00%
Other theft31.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-75.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.99128.57%
Anti-social behaviour104.8366.67%
Other theft53.02150.00%
Shoplifting51.51-54.55%
Public order41.5133.33%
Vehicle crime41.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-50.00%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Burglary30.91-50.00%

In July 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
Shoplifting1113.5810.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.32-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour62.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.81500.00%
Burglary61.81500.00%
Public order31.81-50.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.78-15.00%
Shoplifting105.1325.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.02350.00%
Public order62.72-40.00%
Other theft31.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.29-9.09%
Public order106.03-44.44%
Shoplifting83.02-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson62.41100.00%
Other theft41.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Burglary10.60-75.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.7246.67%
Public order186.64800.00%
Shoplifting175.43183.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.13-16.67%
Burglary41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-25.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.53200.00%
Shoplifting61.81-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.8133.33%
Public order21.21-60.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.96-23.08%
Shoplifting73.02250.00%
Public order52.11-44.44%
Other theft41.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.97-43.48%
Public order93.9228.57%
Other theft62.72-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.81200.00%
Burglary30.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60-83.33%
Drugs10.60-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.3127.78%
Shoplifting126.9450.00%
Other theft73.62250.00%
Public order72.1116.67%
Burglary52.1125.00%
Drugs41.51300.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.48-37.93%
Shoplifting85.4360.00%
Public order62.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.810.00%
Burglary41.5133.33%
Other theft21.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.7138.10%
Anti-social behaviour58.75400.00%
Public order51.51-16.67%
Shoplifting51.51-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Other theft41.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2133.33%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.480.00%
Public order66.340.00%
Shoplifting61.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 20247
June 202417
May 202420
April 202422
March 202415
February 202410
January 202413
December 202323
November 202318
October 202329
September 202321

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 202417
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 202312
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410
April 202418
March 20242
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE18 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Burgess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Boulter Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Paddock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Finson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highfield Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willow Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Long Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Elizabeth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Penney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kings Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bramcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ramsdean Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Two Steeples Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bull Head Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. St Wolstan'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Glebe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Spring Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Junction Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1