COTTAMS CLOSE, LE18 3SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 3SG

COTTAMS CLOSE, LE18 3SG, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population. This LE18 3SG 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 3SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 3SG, encompassing approximately 2703 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE18 3SG area, explore the LE18 3SG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE18 3SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Tofts with total crimes: 4
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2
  • Coverdale Road with total crimes: 1

COTTAMS CLOSE, LE18 3SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 arson45.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-40.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8166.67%
Shoplifting31.85-83.33%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.88800.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.66-76.92%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.77333.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.81100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 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 offences52.59-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.44125.00%
Other theft13.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.700.00%
Shoplifting31.4850.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.480.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.70-42.86%
Burglary21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.18133.33%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.440.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202413
May 20243
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202418
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE18 3SG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Tofts
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Coverdale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cottams Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Homestead Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Wye Dean Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Creaton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1