FAIRFIELD STREET, LE18 4SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4SL

FAIRFIELD STREET, LE18 4SL, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.04 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE18 postcode area, which has experienced 195 crimes and a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE18 4SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4SL, encompassing approximately 2097 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

LE18 4SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bassett Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

FAIRFIELD STREET, LE18 4SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.0438.46%
Shoplifting158.58400.00%
Public order87.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.860.00%
Vehicle crime32.380.00%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other crime10.95-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.4618.18%
Anti-social behaviour106.20233.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.7766.67%
Vehicle crime32.38-40.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Other theft10.95-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.78266.67%
Vehicle crime55.25150.00%
Other theft42.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Burglary11.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.540.00%
Public order32.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-66.67%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Burglary20.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.92-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.77-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.86300.00%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Public order20.95-50.00%
Other theft10.95-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.4160.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.4475.00%
Public order43.3433.33%
Other theft31.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.6925.00%
Vehicle crime77.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.34-33.33%
Public order31.91200.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.72200.00%
Vehicle crime32.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.88-20.00%
Burglary35.720.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-66.67%
Other crime10.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.1215.38%
Criminal damage and arson67.1550.00%
Vehicle crime42.86-33.33%
Burglary31.91-72.73%
Public order21.430.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.60-27.78%
Burglary116.20175.00%
Vehicle crime65.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.860.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.640.00%
Burglary48.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202413
June 202411
May 20243
April 202410
March 202424
February 202415
January 202412
December 202312
November 202315
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Bassett Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting14
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marstown Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Irlam Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Timber Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Blaby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Canal Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Best Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Jasmine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Wigston (Station)
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fairfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Station Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Wright Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Curzon Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Countesthorpe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Garden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cromford Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Leopold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1