BUCKFAST CLOSE, LE18 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2JU

BUCKFAST CLOSE, LE18 2JU, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2JU 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 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2JU, encompassing approximately 1790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7
  • Abington Close with total crimes: 2
  • Collaton Road with total crimes: 2

BUCKFAST CLOSE, LE18 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.38-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.91-25.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0514.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.47100.00%
Vehicle crime42.230.00%
Burglary12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.70-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.79100.00%
Public order12.230.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 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 offences108.38-16.67%
Vehicle crime25.59100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.8550.00%
Burglary46.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%

In January 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 offences811.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.47100.00%
Public order32.230.00%
Other crime21.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.70-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson24.470.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.64533.33%
Other theft410.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.730.00%
Vehicle crime42.790.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 202412
March 202410
February 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 202319
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Abington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Collaton Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Bushloe End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Pochins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Ives Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1