LONGFORD CLOSE, LE18 2RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2RL

LONGFORD CLOSE, LE18 2RL, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2RL 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 2RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2RL, encompassing approximately 1530 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 2RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ecobs Way with total crimes: 5
  • Kenton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

LONGFORD CLOSE, LE18 2RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4980.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.88100.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.23400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.88200.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.31-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.2750.00%
Public order11.96-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.19100.00%
Public order23.920.00%
Shoplifting21.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%

In March 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 offences37.1950.00%
Shoplifting31.96-72.73%
Public order21.96100.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.80175.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.19100.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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 arson56.530.00%
Shoplifting43.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.230.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31-66.67%
Other crime11.310.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.230.00%
Burglary13.920.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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 arson21.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Drugs11.960.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20245
October 20232
September 20233

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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Ecobs Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Kenton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Pochins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Purbeck Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1