LE18 2GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2GN

LE18 2GN, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.90 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2GN 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 2GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2GN, encompassing approximately 1835 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 2GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Netton Close with total crimes: 1
  • Exmoor Close with total crimes: 1
  • Pochins Close with total crimes: 1

LE18 2GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.90150.00%
Public order12.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63-33.33%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.9050.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-85.71%
Public order10.54-50.00%

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 offences76.5416.67%
Public order23.81-33.33%
Shoplifting21.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1720.00%
Public order33.27200.00%
Shoplifting31.63-72.73%
Other crime11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.35175.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.99400.00%
Vehicle crime22.720.00%
Public order11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.450.00%
Shoplifting42.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.18-75.00%

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 offences45.99-42.86%
Public order22.180.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.900.00%
Burglary13.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-75.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson410.350.00%
Vehicle crime42.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.180.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
September 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20245
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 202411
January 20244
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Netton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Exmoor Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Pochins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Ives Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bodmin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ecobs Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Amesbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Woodford Close
    Total1
    Other crime1