LE18 4SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4SU

LE18 4SU, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.29 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4SU 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 4SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4SU, encompassing approximately 2241 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LE18 4SU 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 4SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.29-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour116.6957.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.91-20.00%
Public order41.78-50.00%
Other theft31.780.00%
Shoplifting31.34-80.00%
Burglary11.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.1113.33%
Shoplifting157.59650.00%
Public order86.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.57-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.12-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.2350.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime10.89-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.69233.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.46100.00%
Other crime22.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-60.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%

In June 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 offences1214.72300.00%
Vehicle crime55.3566.67%
Other theft42.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Burglary11.34-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.68-50.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.34-25.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Burglary20.890.00%

In April 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 offences1212.49-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson65.35-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.68300.00%
Public order31.78-25.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.8675.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.4975.00%
Public order43.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 offences1616.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime77.14250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.12-42.86%
Public order31.7850.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.5142.86%
Criminal damage and arson78.92250.00%
Other crime23.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.280.00%
Burglary56.2566.67%
Public order32.2350.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.2575.00%
Vehicle crime43.12-33.33%
Burglary31.78-70.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.400.00%
Burglary106.250.00%
Vehicle crime64.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.680.00%
Other theft31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 202415
June 202412
May 20243
April 202412
March 202428
February 202416
January 202420
December 202314
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
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 30 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
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
November 20232

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 4SU 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. Marstown Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Albion Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Wright Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jordan Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Garden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Canal Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Healey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Timber Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Leopold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B582
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1