LE18 2FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2FT

LE18 2FT, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.21 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2FT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE18 postcode area, which has experienced 195 crimes and a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE18 2FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2FT, encompassing approximately 646 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LE18 2FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wiltshire Road with total crimes: 3
  • Viking Road with total crimes: 2
  • West Avenue with total crimes: 2

LE18 2FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.21125.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.10-50.00%
Shoplifting13.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.1933.33%
Other theft36.190.00%
Public order14.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-66.67%
Burglary11.55-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences529.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.74200.00%
Burglary34.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.6450.00%
Drugs24.640.00%
Shoplifting13.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Other crime11.550.00%

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 offences421.67-55.56%
Public order46.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.190.00%
Other theft13.100.00%
Shoplifting11.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%

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 offences917.02-35.71%
Public order113.93-75.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.6975.00%
Public order421.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.190.00%
Burglary24.640.00%
Robbery13.100.00%
Shoplifting11.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.67-38.46%
Burglary212.380.00%
Vehicle crime13.100.00%
Shoplifting11.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Public order11.550.00%

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 offences1323.21225.00%
Drugs120.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.9333.33%
Other theft26.190.00%
Burglary13.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Robbery11.550.00%

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 offences313.930.00%
Burglary24.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.100.00%
Public order13.100.00%
Drugs11.550.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft415.48300.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.190.00%
Vehicle crime14.640.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Public order11.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.480.00%
Public order24.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.100.00%
Shoplifting13.100.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 202414
February 20248
January 202413
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

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
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Wiltshire Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Viking Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Owston Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Aylestone Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Suffolk Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Durham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parvian Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rolleston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1