LE18 1PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 1PJ

LE18 1PJ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.07 per 1,000 population. This LE18 1PJ 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 1PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 1PJ, encompassing approximately 3185 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE18 1PJ 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 1PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.0713.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.34-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.51200.00%
Public order61.88100.00%
Shoplifting41.88-20.00%
Other theft31.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Burglary10.63-75.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.71125.00%
Shoplifting52.82-54.55%
Other theft41.57100.00%
Vehicle crime41.26300.00%
Burglary41.26-42.86%
Other crime31.26200.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.8710.00%
Burglary73.45600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.20-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.26100.00%
Public order31.26-40.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

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 offences1715.38-15.00%
Shoplifting105.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.14350.00%
Public order52.82-50.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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 offences2016.32-9.09%
Public order106.28-37.50%
Shoplifting83.14-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson52.5166.67%
Other theft31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.63-75.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.3469.23%
Shoplifting176.91183.33%
Public order165.341500.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.02-16.67%
Burglary41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.6744.44%
Anti-social behaviour64.08200.00%
Shoplifting61.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.88100.00%
Other theft21.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
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 offences910.04-35.71%
Shoplifting72.82250.00%
Public order52.20-44.44%
Other theft41.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.93-36.36%
Public order94.3928.57%
Other theft62.82-14.29%
Burglary31.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.63-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

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 offences2220.0915.79%
Shoplifting126.9150.00%
Other theft73.77250.00%
Public order72.2075.00%
Burglary62.2050.00%
Drugs41.88300.00%
Other crime21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.75-9.52%
Shoplifting85.9660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5166.67%
Burglary41.57100.00%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Other theft21.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.320.00%
Public order56.59-16.67%
Shoplifting51.57-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Other theft41.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.070.00%
Public order66.590.00%
Shoplifting61.880.00%
Other crime31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20246
June 202417
May 202420
April 202422
March 202413
February 20249
January 202414
December 202322
November 202319
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 202410
April 202416
March 20241
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20233

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 1PJ 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. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Willow Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Long Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Elizabeth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kings Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bramcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ramsdean Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Two Steeples Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bull Head Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. St Wolstan'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Glebe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Spring Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Junction Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Blunt'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1