LEICESTER ROAD, LE18 1DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 1DS

LEICESTER ROAD, LE18 1DS, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.97 per 1,000 population. This LE18 1DS 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 1DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 1DS, encompassing approximately 3007 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE18 1DS area, explore the LE18 1DS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE18 1DS area, visit the LE18 1DS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LE18 1DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burgess Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Finson Close with total crimes: 3

LEICESTER ROAD, LE18 1DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3333.33%
Public order31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.31114.29%
Shoplifting54.990.00%
Other crime31.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.98-36.36%
Burglary52.33400.00%
Shoplifting51.6666.67%
Public order31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.65-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.66100.00%
Public order31.33-40.00%
Shoplifting31.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.64-36.84%
Public order53.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Shoplifting41.33-60.00%
Other theft31.33200.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.6390.00%
Public order106.32900.00%
Shoplifting103.33900.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-50.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.9842.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.00200.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

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 offences76.98-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.33300.00%
Public order31.33-50.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%

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 offences88.65-33.33%
Public order62.66-14.29%
Other theft32.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Burglary20.67-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.639.09%
Burglary73.99133.33%
Public order72.3340.00%
Shoplifting52.33150.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-80.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.31-38.89%
Public order53.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6666.67%
Burglary31.66200.00%
Shoplifting21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.970.00%
Public order55.990.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Shoplifting31.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 20247
June 202411
May 202412
April 202419
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 202312
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 202410
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE18 1DS 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
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Finson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highfield Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Penney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kings Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bramcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ramsdean Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Two Steeples Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westerby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birchtree Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Glebe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spring Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Junction Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1