LE18 4UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4UZ

LE18 4UZ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.32 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4UZ 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 4UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4UZ, encompassing approximately 1200 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE18 4UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crete Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Ibsley Way with total crimes: 3
  • Eamont Close with total crimes: 2

LE18 4UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.32-50.00%
Public order37.490.00%
Burglary22.50100.00%
Other crime11.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.140.00%
Public order314.99-40.00%
Other crime32.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.500.00%
Drugs22.50100.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.8112.50%
Other crime614.9950.00%
Public order55.00-16.67%
Drugs14.160.00%
Burglary10.83-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1634.14-20.00%
Public order613.3220.00%
Other crime45.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Burglary32.50-25.00%
Shoplifting22.50100.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.98400.00%
Public order516.65400.00%
Burglary44.1633.33%
Other crime33.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.500.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.00-33.33%
Burglary33.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Public order11.67-66.67%
Other theft10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.150.00%
Other crime65.00100.00%
Public order35.00-40.00%
Shoplifting32.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.8250.00%
Public order55.0066.67%
Vehicle crime44.160.00%
Other crime33.3350.00%
Burglary22.500.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting517.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.16-33.33%
Public order33.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Other crime22.50100.00%
Burglary21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.99-45.45%
Other crime15.00-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Public order10.83-75.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.1510.00%
Other crime49.16100.00%
Public order43.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Other theft22.50-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-66.67%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.83-75.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.150.00%
Other theft78.330.00%
Burglary45.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.330.00%
Other crime22.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202418
June 202416
May 202420
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20244
November 20231
October 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crete Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ibsley Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eamont Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Saffron Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Northumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1