BLENHEIM CLOSE, LE18 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4QJ

BLENHEIM CLOSE, LE18 4QJ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.16 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4QJ, encompassing approximately 1694 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE18 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bassett Street with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Irlam Street with total crimes: 2

BLENHEIM CLOSE, LE18 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.9033.33%
Other theft32.3650.00%
Public order31.77-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-33.33%
Shoplifting21.18-85.71%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.61600.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.260.00%
Public order55.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.7611.11%
Criminal damage and arson35.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77200.00%
Shoplifting21.770.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.16200.00%
Public order55.310.00%
Vehicle crime52.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.77-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%

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 offences37.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.49-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.95-25.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Burglary11.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.5350.00%
Vehicle crime47.08-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.16-11.11%
Vehicle crime74.72133.33%
Public order34.1350.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.39-10.00%
Vehicle crime35.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Burglary21.77-66.67%
Public order21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.7642.86%
Burglary65.90200.00%
Other theft33.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6275.00%
Other crime24.130.00%
Burglary21.18-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.18-66.67%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary711.800.00%
Vehicle crime64.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.540.00%
Other theft22.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202410
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 202412
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

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 4QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bassett Street
    Total10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Irlam Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canal Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Healey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Timber Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Leopold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B582
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Richmond Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1