DORSET AVENUE, LE18 4WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4WB

DORSET AVENUE, LE18 4WB, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.68 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4WB 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 4WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4WB, encompassing approximately 963 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

LE18 4WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Bayberry Gardens with total crimes: 1

DORSET AVENUE, LE18 4WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.34-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.11-62.50%
Public order23.11-33.33%
Burglary12.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.95166.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.300.00%
Public order35.190.00%
Vehicle crime33.11200.00%
Drugs23.110.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Possession of weapons12.080.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.11200.00%
Public order33.1150.00%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.64-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.190.00%
Public order23.11-50.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Shoplifting22.08-66.67%
Other theft12.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.99133.33%
Shoplifting67.27-45.45%
Public order46.23100.00%
Other theft24.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Drugs22.080.00%
Burglary22.08100.00%
Theft from the person12.080.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1121.8057.14%
Vehicle crime311.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.11-25.00%
Public order23.11-66.67%
Burglary12.080.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting728.02-22.22%
Public order67.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.23-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson34.15200.00%
Drugs23.11100.00%
Possession of weapons22.080.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.29175.00%
Shoplifting911.42-18.18%
Public order49.34-42.86%
Vehicle crime34.150.00%
Burglary23.11100.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1133.210.00%
Public order711.4275.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime34.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Robbery12.080.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.4566.67%
Public order45.190.00%
Possession of weapons14.150.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order416.6133.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Shoplifting12.08-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.870.00%
Shoplifting56.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.190.00%
Public order33.110.00%
Other theft23.110.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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 4WB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bayberry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Saffron Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Northumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1