SAFFRON ROAD, LE18 4UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4UQ

SAFFRON ROAD, LE18 4UQ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.86 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4UQ 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 4UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4UQ, encompassing approximately 1399 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LE18 4UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crete Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Marstown Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

SAFFRON ROAD, LE18 4UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.86-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.1525.00%
Public order414.29100.00%
Vehicle crime32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Other crime21.43-71.43%
Other theft21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Burglary11.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.00700.00%
Other crime711.430.00%
Public order25.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.430.00%
Burglary32.14200.00%
Public order22.14-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-84.62%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.29333.33%
Public order49.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.860.00%
Other crime32.140.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.71-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.000.00%
Shoplifting43.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.86-50.00%
Public order12.14-66.67%
Burglary10.710.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime715.00250.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.0050.00%
Public order34.29-25.00%
Shoplifting22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime512.860.00%
Public order43.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.8633.33%
Other crime22.86-33.33%
Burglary11.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.71-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.860.00%
Other crime33.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-50.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.14-50.00%
Other crime24.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.58140.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.57250.00%
Other crime45.00100.00%
Public order32.860.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.43-16.67%
Burglary33.5750.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.570.00%
Vehicle crime24.290.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
May 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202420
July 202416
June 20242
May 202413
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20245
February 20245
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crete Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Marstown Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Northumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1