OAKWOOD AVENUE, LE18 1NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 1NW

OAKWOOD AVENUE, LE18 1NW, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.60 per 1,000 population. This LE18 1NW 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 1NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 1NW, encompassing approximately 2547 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 1NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burgess Street with total crimes: 9
  • Finson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Crescent with total crimes: 2

OAKWOOD AVENUE, LE18 1NW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.71-50.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.530.00%
Burglary31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36100.00%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.28-61.54%
Public order31.96-40.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.218.33%
Public order55.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96100.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Other theft20.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.6766.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.96-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.640.00%
Public order33.53-40.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.03-25.00%
Public order53.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96300.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.990.00%
Public order44.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 202413
March 202412
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE18 1NW 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. Finson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Highfield Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Two Steeples Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westerby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mayfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birchtree Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Elwin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Waterloo Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Wolstan'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Glebe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Junction Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1