LE18 4PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4PS

LE18 4PS, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.89 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4PS 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 4PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4PS, encompassing approximately 2013 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 4PS 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

LE18 4PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.4675.00%
Other theft33.480.00%
Public order31.49-62.50%
Shoplifting31.49-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1525.82650.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.458.33%
Public order86.46166.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.990.00%
Other theft31.990.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.399.09%
Criminal damage and arson45.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.99300.00%
Other theft31.9950.00%
Public order31.49-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.91266.67%
Vehicle crime65.46500.00%
Public order52.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-66.67%
Other theft21.49-33.33%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.93-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson54.4725.00%
Other theft32.4850.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Burglary10.99-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.8858.33%
Criminal damage and arson49.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.990.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-60.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.91-29.41%
Vehicle crime55.96400.00%
Public order42.48100.00%
Burglary21.99100.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-80.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.9041.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.4466.67%
Other crime22.480.00%
Public order20.99-50.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Burglary10.50-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.9020.00%
Burglary55.9666.67%
Public order42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99200.00%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.9166.67%
Burglary34.97-66.67%
Other crime31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary911.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.470.00%
Vehicle crime42.980.00%
Other theft31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202412
June 202411
May 20243
April 20249
March 202419
February 202412
January 202417
December 202312
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20233

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 4PS 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. Irlam Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Darley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Garden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Canal Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Healey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Timber Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Leopold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Countesthorpe Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1