LE18 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2BL

LE18 2BL, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.72 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2BL, encompassing approximately 820 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE18 2BL area, explore the LE18 2BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE18 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Viking Road with total crimes: 7
  • Tythorn Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Croft Drive with total crimes: 2

LE18 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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
Shoplifting620.72500.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.31-58.33%
Burglary46.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.87-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.62100.00%
Burglary24.870.00%
Shoplifting12.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour69.7520.00%
Other theft57.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.09100.00%
Public order12.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.31400.00%
Burglary36.090.00%
Public order13.66-75.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.06-60.00%
Public order44.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.87100.00%
Other theft12.440.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.62-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson112.190.00%
Public order11.22-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.6860.00%
Public order419.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.870.00%
Burglary12.44-75.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.72-33.33%
Burglary412.19300.00%
Vehicle crime14.870.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.93200.00%
Vehicle crime118.280.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In December 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 offences518.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.09200.00%
Public order23.66100.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Burglary12.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.440.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.060.00%
Other theft36.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.660.00%
Drugs12.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410
March 202416
February 202410
January 202415
December 20235
October 20235

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE18 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Viking Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tythorn Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Croft Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Goldhill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dale Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Brailsford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Rolleston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Elizabeth Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Wiltshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1