WEST AVENUE, LE18 2FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2FD

WEST AVENUE, LE18 2FD, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.81 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2FD 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 2FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2FD, encompassing approximately 948 residents.

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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: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 2FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Viking Road with total crimes: 7
  • Pullman Road with total crimes: 3
  • Owston Drive with total crimes: 2

WEST AVENUE, LE18 2FD 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.81500.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Burglary12.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.6575.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.38-60.00%
Shoplifting12.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.81150.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.27-50.00%
Other theft24.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-33.33%
Public order12.110.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.430.00%
Drugs23.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11100.00%
Shoplifting12.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.92-33.33%
Public order46.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.220.00%
Other theft13.160.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.59-55.00%
Public order19.48-85.71%
Other theft11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2036.8881.82%
Public order721.08250.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.38200.00%
Robbery13.160.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.13-15.38%
Burglary211.590.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Shoplifting12.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.8618.18%
Criminal damage and arson213.700.00%
Other crime12.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.81175.00%
Other theft211.590.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Robbery11.050.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson413.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.22-20.00%
Burglary24.220.00%
Public order12.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

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 offences512.650.00%
Other theft35.2750.00%
Public order23.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.270.00%
Public order35.270.00%
Other theft23.160.00%
Shoplifting12.110.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
September 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 202420
February 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 2FD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Viking Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pullman Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Owston Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rolleston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Elizabeth Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Wiltshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1