DENMEAD AVENUE, LE18 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 1DL

DENMEAD AVENUE, LE18 1DL, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.68 per 1,000 population. This LE18 1DL 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 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 1DL, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LE18 1DL 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
  • Shardlow Road with total crimes: 4

DENMEAD AVENUE, LE18 1DL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.6858.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4133.33%
Public order31.4150.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1210.2271.43%
Shoplifting44.230.00%
Other theft31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-25.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-75.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.57-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.47-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Burglary41.41300.00%
Shoplifting41.4133.33%
Public order31.41-25.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.86-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.87150.00%
Public order41.76-20.00%
Shoplifting31.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.68-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson54.5866.67%
Public order51.76-54.55%
Shoplifting41.76-42.86%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.8550.00%
Public order116.341000.00%
Shoplifting73.87600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-50.00%
Other theft11.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.5771.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.23250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4750.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.40-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.47300.00%
Public order31.41-50.00%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.16-27.27%
Public order62.82-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.11200.00%
Other theft21.06-50.00%
Burglary20.70-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.0910.00%
Burglary73.87250.00%
Public order72.47133.33%
Shoplifting52.47150.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Drugs31.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.05-56.52%
Public order33.52-25.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.8576.92%
Anti-social behaviour48.100.00%
Public order41.410.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Shoplifting31.06-50.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.620.00%
Shoplifting64.580.00%
Public order42.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 20247
June 202411
May 202413
April 202418
March 202412
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 202323
September 202313

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 1DL 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. Shardlow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Finson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highfield Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Penney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kings Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bramcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ramsdean Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Two Steeples Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westerby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Junction Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1