HORSEWELL LANE, LE18 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2HQ

HORSEWELL LANE, LE18 2HQ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.64 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2HQ, encompassing approximately 2319 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Tofts with total crimes: 4
  • Paddock Street with total crimes: 4
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

HORSEWELL LANE, LE18 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5925.00%
Other theft42.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1960.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.4533.33%
Shoplifting31.72-88.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2519.83177.78%
Violence and sexual offences510.78-68.75%
Other theft32.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.6660.00%
Shoplifting96.90125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8833.33%
Public order21.72-33.33%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9142.86%
Shoplifting44.31-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.72200.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.62-22.22%
Shoplifting73.0240.00%
Public order33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.76-10.00%
Shoplifting53.88-37.50%
Drugs12.160.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.4825.00%
Shoplifting84.31166.67%
Other theft13.45-66.67%
Public order10.43-80.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.07-11.11%
Public order53.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16200.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Shoplifting31.29-57.14%
Drugs21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.78-40.00%
Shoplifting73.88-12.50%
Burglary23.020.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.50150.00%
Shoplifting86.47300.00%
Other theft23.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Shoplifting21.29-33.33%
Burglary10.86-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.720.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 202315
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202425
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Tofts
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Paddock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Exmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cottams Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Homestead Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Davenport Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Pochins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Truro Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Gas Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Willow Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Long Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Elizabeth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Blunt'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Wye Dean Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1