WIMBORNE CLOSE, LE18 2JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2JG

WIMBORNE CLOSE, LE18 2JG, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.25 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2JG 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 2JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2JG, encompassing approximately 1962 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE18 2JG area, explore the LE18 2JG 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 (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 2JG 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

WIMBORNE CLOSE, LE18 2JG 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.25116.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.63400.00%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%

In August 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 offences66.12100.00%
Public order33.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 offences37.64-66.67%
Shoplifting31.53200.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.66125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.59-40.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.64150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.55-50.00%
Shoplifting32.0450.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.08100.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.66-11.11%
Public order34.08200.00%
Shoplifting31.53-72.73%
Other crime11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.72175.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.6150.00%
Vehicle crime24.59100.00%
Public order11.02-66.67%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.57-14.29%
Shoplifting43.06100.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Other crime21.53100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences78.15-22.22%
Public order23.570.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.630.00%
Other theft24.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.680.00%
Burglary42.040.00%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.040.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20243
June 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20247
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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 2JG 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. Exmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Homestead Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Davenport Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Pochins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Truro Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Purbeck Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gas Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1