LAUNCESTON ROAD, LE18 2GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2GL

LAUNCESTON ROAD, LE18 2GL, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2GL 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 2GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2GL, encompassing approximately 1906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE18 2GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ecobs Way with total crimes: 5
  • Kenton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

LAUNCESTON ROAD, LE18 2GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8766.67%
Vehicle crime25.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.25100.00%
Public order13.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.82-50.00%
Shoplifting31.57200.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.34500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.150.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.25200.00%
Shoplifting31.5750.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-85.71%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.300.00%
Public order23.67-33.33%
Shoplifting21.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.390.00%
Public order33.67200.00%
Shoplifting31.57-72.73%
Other crime11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.02175.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.7775.00%
Vehicle crime23.670.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.620.00%
Shoplifting42.10100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.77-50.00%
Public order22.100.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.25700.00%
Burglary14.200.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20245
October 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 202411
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ecobs Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Kenton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Exmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pochins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Truro Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Purbeck Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1