WEYMOUTH CLOSE, LE18 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 2RU

WEYMOUTH CLOSE, LE18 2RU, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.54 per 1,000 population. This LE18 2RU 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 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 2RU, encompassing approximately 725 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 2RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ecobs Way with total crimes: 5
  • Meadow Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WEYMOUTH CLOSE, LE18 2RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson29.65-33.33%
Public order12.760.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences617.92500.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.270.00%
Burglary14.140.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft312.41200.00%
Shoplifting34.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.14-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-50.00%
Drugs11.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.54200.00%
Other crime24.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.760.00%
Other theft12.760.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Shoplifting11.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.6550.00%
Burglary24.140.00%
Other theft12.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.030.00%
Public order24.14-33.33%
Shoplifting22.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.160.00%
Public order34.14200.00%
Shoplifting34.14-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour14.140.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1122.06175.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime14.140.00%
Public order11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.78-20.00%
Shoplifting45.51100.00%
Other theft15.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.54150.00%
Public order26.890.00%
Shoplifting22.760.00%
Burglary12.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.890.00%
Burglary22.760.00%
Possession of weapons12.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.760.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson313.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.140.00%
Public order12.760.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ecobs Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Meadow Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Purbeck Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1