KENSINGTON DRIVE, LE18 1JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 1JS

KENSINGTON DRIVE, LE18 1JS, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.05 per 1,000 population. This LE18 1JS 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 1JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 1JS, encompassing approximately 1494 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LE18 1JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Leicester Road with total crimes: 2
  • Eastway Road with total crimes: 2

KENSINGTON DRIVE, LE18 1JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.0540.00%
Shoplifting74.6816.67%
Other theft14.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.72500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%
Burglary11.34-50.00%

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 theft46.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.680.00%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%

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 offences34.02-50.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

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 offences68.70-25.00%
Other theft24.02100.00%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.35-57.14%
Other theft12.010.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.72600.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime34.0250.00%
Shoplifting22.010.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.7040.00%
Vehicle crime24.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.37400.00%
Burglary23.350.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.68-33.33%
Drugs11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-66.67%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.010.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01100.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 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
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 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
August 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
August 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
August 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Leicester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Eastway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Fir Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barnby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thorpe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1