FALMOUTH DRIVE, LE18 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2HJ

FALMOUTH DRIVE, LE18 2HJ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.21 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2HJ, encompassing approximately 1822 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ecobs Way with total crimes: 5
  • The Tofts with total crimes: 4
  • Kenton Avenue with total crimes: 3

FALMOUTH DRIVE, LE18 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.2130.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.13250.00%
Other theft43.840.00%
Public order32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.10-33.33%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9825.00%
Public order35.49200.00%
Shoplifting31.65-86.36%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2223.60633.33%
Violence and sexual offences812.07-27.27%
Other theft44.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-40.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.1783.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.040.00%
Shoplifting32.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.33-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour53.2966.67%
Shoplifting32.740.00%
Public order11.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.728.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Shoplifting31.650.00%
Public order21.65-33.33%
Burglary11.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.17-20.00%
Public order36.5950.00%
Shoplifting31.65-78.57%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.667.14%
Shoplifting148.23133.33%
Public order27.68-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-87.50%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.5055.56%
Criminal damage and arson87.68300.00%
Shoplifting64.39200.00%
Public order53.29400.00%
Drugs22.740.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.98-35.71%
Other crime24.94100.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.27180.00%
Other theft37.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.130.00%
Vehicle crime32.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary513.170.00%
Vehicle crime52.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.740.00%
Shoplifting32.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 202413
March 202412
February 202415
January 202414
December 20239
November 202314
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202422
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 202414
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ecobs Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. The Tofts
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kenton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Collaton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Exmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Homestead Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Davenport Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pochins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Truro Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Gas Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Willow Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Long Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bushloe End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Parlour Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Blunt'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1