CANAL STREET, LE18 4PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4PL

CANAL STREET, LE18 4PL, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.99 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4PL 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 4PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4PL, encompassing approximately 2471 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE18 4PL area, explore the LE18 4PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LE18 4PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bassett Street with total crimes: 10
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

CANAL STREET, LE18 4PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.99-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour107.2866.67%
Public order44.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-25.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Shoplifting31.21-80.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.0835.71%
Shoplifting157.69650.00%
Public order76.07133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.43-20.00%
Drugs31.620.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.80-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour85.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2466.67%
Other theft32.020.00%
Public order31.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-66.67%
Burglary20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.37240.00%
Vehicle crime66.8850.00%
Public order52.4366.67%
Other theft32.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-66.67%
Drugs10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.43-54.55%
Vehicle crime42.02300.00%
Public order31.62-25.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.33-57.69%
Criminal damage and arson74.450.00%
Public order42.8333.33%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.2362.50%
Criminal damage and arson710.5216.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.830.00%
Public order31.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.21-57.14%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Other theft20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime76.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.830.00%
Public order42.43100.00%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Public order20.81-66.67%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.7814.29%
Public order66.47500.00%
Burglary52.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.0233.33%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.3527.27%
Criminal damage and arson35.6650.00%
Burglary31.21-70.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.81-71.43%
Public order10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.160.00%
Burglary104.450.00%
Vehicle crime74.050.00%
Other theft32.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202414
June 202417
May 20245
April 202411
March 202426
February 202416
January 202420
December 202316
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
March 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202415
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE18 4PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bassett Street
    Total10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Albion Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Baldwin Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Irlam Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blaby Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kirkdale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Fairfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Jordan Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Darley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ervins Lock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Garden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Canal Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Healey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Timber Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Leopold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1