WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 3SL

WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SL, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This LE18 3SL 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 3SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 3SL, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE18 3SL area, explore the LE18 3SL 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 (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 3SL 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
  • Exmoor Close with total crimes: 1

WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SL 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 arson47.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Shoplifting21.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0375.00%
Shoplifting32.81-86.96%
Public order21.21100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2314.07228.57%
Violence and sexual offences49.25-69.23%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.85333.33%
Shoplifting75.23250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.81100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Other theft10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.42-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Shoplifting21.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.63-54.55%
Shoplifting52.01400.00%
Public order32.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4383.33%
Shoplifting14.42-85.71%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.83133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.81-14.29%
Other theft12.41-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.0516.67%
Public order42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Shoplifting31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-25.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.43300.00%
Shoplifting33.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-33.33%
Burglary10.80-83.33%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary65.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.410.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202413
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202423
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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 3SL 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. Exmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cottams Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Homestead Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Davenport Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Truro Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Blunt'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Wye Dean Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1