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

Overview of Crime in LE18 1HQ

LEICESTER ROAD, LE18 1HQ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.82 per 1,000 population. This LE18 1HQ 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 1HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 1HQ, encompassing approximately 2094 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE18 1HQ area, explore the LE18 1HQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE18 1HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fir Tree Close with total crimes: 2
  • Burleigh Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Kingston Avenue with total crimes: 1

LEICESTER ROAD, LE18 1HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.82-62.50%
Public order21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.5533.33%
Shoplifting73.8216.67%
Burglary13.340.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.98100.00%
Shoplifting62.86500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Other theft20.95-50.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.910.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.82-50.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.68-40.00%
Other theft22.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0742.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.77-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Other theft10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.34600.00%
Vehicle crime33.34200.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1616.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.340.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.64200.00%
Burglary32.8650.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.82-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-50.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.680.00%
Burglary31.910.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fir Tree Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Burleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kingston Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Bramcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Westerby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mayfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1