LONG STREET, LE18 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2BQ

LONG STREET, LE18 2BQ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.98 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2BQ, encompassing approximately 2335 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LE18 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Paddock Street with total crimes: 4
  • Kenton Avenue with total crimes: 3

LONG STREET, LE18 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.98-15.38%
Public order64.71100.00%
Shoplifting42.57-42.86%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.5662.50%
Shoplifting75.57-75.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.000.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Burglary10.86-80.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2925.26163.64%
Violence and sexual offences812.41-52.94%
Burglary53.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-50.00%
Public order31.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Other theft21.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.840.00%
Shoplifting117.2837.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.71100.00%
Public order42.57-33.33%
Other theft31.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1717.5513.33%
Shoplifting87.28-42.86%
Public order63.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.6915.38%
Shoplifting146.42133.33%
Public order85.99700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.71200.00%
Burglary21.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.84-27.78%
Shoplifting65.57-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.12-5.26%
Shoplifting107.71150.00%
Public order44.28-50.00%
Other theft31.71-25.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.4126.67%
Public order88.13100.00%
Shoplifting43.42-60.00%
Other theft41.7133.33%
Other crime21.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Burglary10.86-75.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.41-21.05%
Shoplifting106.420.00%
Public order44.28300.00%
Burglary41.71100.00%
Other theft31.71200.00%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.7011.76%
Shoplifting108.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.130.00%
Shoplifting57.280.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20248
June 202417
May 202417
April 202415
March 202413
February 202418
January 202419
December 202315
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202429
June 202411
May 20248
April 202414
March 20246
February 202410
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Paddock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kenton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Collaton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Davenport Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Pochins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heatherley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Gas Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Willow Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Long Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bushloe End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Parlour Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Elizabeth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Penney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kings Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Blunt'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1