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

Overview of Crime in LE18 3SN

WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SN, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population. This LE18 3SN 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 3SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 3SN, encompassing approximately 2367 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE18 3SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Tofts with total crimes: 4
  • Exmoor Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lime Kilns with total crimes: 1

WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.84-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.110.00%
Shoplifting32.11-83.33%
Public order11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.83800.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.60-54.55%
Other theft22.110.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.03175.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.65100.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.65-20.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

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 offences52.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4942.86%
Criminal damage and arson14.220.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In February 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 offences75.0716.67%
Shoplifting32.9650.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.6950.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9150.00%
Other theft22.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.070.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Burglary10.84-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.110.00%
Shoplifting21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242

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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Tofts
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Exmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lime Kilns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Roman Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mablowe Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cottams Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Homestead Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Truro Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Wye Dean Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1