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

Overview of Crime in LE18 3SP

WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SP, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population. This LE18 3SP 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 3SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 3SP, encompassing approximately 2283 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 3SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ecobs Way with total crimes: 5
  • The Tofts with total crimes: 4
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

WELFORD ROAD, LE18 3SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.63500.00%
Vehicle crime32.630.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences86.57100.00%
Shoplifting33.50-84.21%
Public order11.310.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1913.14850.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.32-66.67%
Other theft31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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 offences33.50-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.25-46.15%
Public order23.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0185.71%
Other theft15.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

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 offences75.690.00%
Shoplifting33.0750.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.070.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.63-55.56%
Burglary11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.01350.00%
Vehicle crime23.940.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.880.00%
Burglary10.88-80.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.190.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20247
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202419
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
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 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 3SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ecobs Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. The Tofts
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Exmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cottams Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Homestead Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Davenport Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Truro Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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