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

Overview of Crime in LE18 2FE

WEST AVENUE, LE18 2FE, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.54 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2FE 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 2FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2FE, encompassing approximately 907 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: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 2FE Crime Hotspots

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

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

WEST AVENUE, LE18 2FE 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
Shoplifting616.54500.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.61-50.00%
Burglary35.510.00%
Vehicle crime13.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.6442.86%
Criminal damage and arson211.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-60.00%
Shoplifting12.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.9516.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.72150.00%
Other theft35.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.31-50.00%
Public order12.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.6133.33%
Burglary34.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.310.00%
Drugs12.200.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order417.64300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson34.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.310.00%
Other theft12.200.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

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 offences913.23-59.09%
Public order19.92-75.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.48175.00%
Public order424.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.410.00%
Vehicle crime23.31100.00%
Robbery12.200.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.74-38.46%
Burglary48.82300.00%
Public order24.410.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.64160.00%
Drugs114.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.8266.67%
Other theft25.510.00%
Robbery12.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.82-57.14%
Burglary23.310.00%
Public order12.200.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.130.00%
Other theft27.720.00%
Theft from the person12.200.00%
Public order11.100.00%

Crime by Type

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 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 202422
February 20248
January 202413
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
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
November 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 1 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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2FE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Viking Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Owston Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Croft Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brailsford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Rolleston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Elizabeth Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wiltshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1