LE18 1PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 1PG

LE18 1PG, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.46 per 1,000 population. This LE18 1PG 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 1PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 1PG, encompassing approximately 3269 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LE18 1PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burgess Street with total crimes: 9
  • Boulter Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

LE18 1PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.465.88%
Anti-social behaviour85.50-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.45150.00%
Public order51.5366.67%
Shoplifting41.53-20.00%
Other theft21.22-50.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.29325.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.20200.00%
Shoplifting52.75-54.55%
Other theft41.53300.00%
Vehicle crime41.2233.33%
Other crime31.22200.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Burglary30.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.6210.00%
Burglary63.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.22-76.47%
Public order31.22-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.68-15.00%
Shoplifting105.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.06300.00%
Public order52.45-50.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.29-4.76%
Public order106.12-37.50%
Shoplifting83.06-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson42.4533.33%
Other theft31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.4950.00%
Shoplifting176.42183.33%
Public order165.201500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.89-16.67%
Burglary41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.7055.56%
Anti-social behaviour64.28200.00%
Shoplifting61.83-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.83100.00%
Other theft21.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.48-30.77%
Shoplifting72.75250.00%
Public order52.14-37.50%
Other theft41.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.62-40.91%
Public order83.9814.29%
Other theft62.450.00%
Burglary31.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.61-83.33%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.2729.41%
Shoplifting126.7350.00%
Public order73.6775.00%
Burglary62.1450.00%
Other theft61.83200.00%
Drugs41.83300.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.76-29.17%
Shoplifting85.2060.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4566.67%
Burglary41.53100.00%
Public order41.22-20.00%
Other theft21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.8226.32%
Public order57.34-16.67%
Shoplifting51.53-16.67%
Other theft41.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.460.00%
Public order65.810.00%
Shoplifting61.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 20244
June 202417
May 202420
April 202421
March 202414
February 20249
January 202413
December 202322
November 202317
October 202324
September 202319

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 202417
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 202312
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 202410
April 202416
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE18 1PG 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. Boulter Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Paddock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Finson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highfield Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Long Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Elizabeth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Penney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kings Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ramsdean Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Two Steeples Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bull Head Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. St Wolstan'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Glebe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Spring Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Junction Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1