WESTFIELD AVENUE, LE18 1HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 1HY

WESTFIELD AVENUE, LE18 1HY, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.42 per 1,000 population. This LE18 1HY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE18 postcode area, which has experienced 195 crimes and a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE18 1HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 1HY, encompassing approximately 1862 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE18 1HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Wiltshire Road with total crimes: 3
  • Viking Road with total crimes: 2

WESTFIELD AVENUE, LE18 1HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences1013.42150.00%
Shoplifting85.3733.33%
Vehicle crime24.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.22400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.15-40.00%
Other theft31.61-25.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.96125.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.83150.00%
Other theft42.68100.00%
Shoplifting22.15100.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.52-71.43%
Other theft22.15100.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.81-54.84%
Criminal damage and arson27.52-50.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Public order11.07-80.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.99158.33%
Anti-social behaviour516.640.00%
Public order52.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.68-33.33%
Other theft32.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Shoplifting21.61-33.33%
Robbery11.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.44200.00%
Vehicle crime33.220.00%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Burglary31.6150.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.96125.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.66100.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Burglary21.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2060.00%
Burglary34.2950.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.90-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Burglary21.07-33.33%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.81160.00%
Burglary36.980.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.370.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 202414
March 202431
February 202412
January 202418
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313
September 20235
August 202310

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
August 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wiltshire Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Viking Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aylestone Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Fir Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bradgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kew Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lynmouth Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Warmsley Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barnby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1