LE18 4WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4WS

LE18 4WS, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.01 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4WS 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 4WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4WS, encompassing approximately 1090 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 4WS 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
  • Westleigh Road with total crimes: 1

LE18 4WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.01-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.59100.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%
Public order10.92-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

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 offences2030.2725.00%
Public order418.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.67100.00%
Drugs21.83100.00%
Other crime21.83-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

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 offences1624.7660.00%
Other crime714.6775.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Public order10.92-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.01-23.08%
Other crime49.1733.33%
Public order33.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.750.00%
Other theft21.83100.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-75.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.9318.18%
Criminal damage and arson411.920.00%
Public order43.67300.00%
Other crime33.67-25.00%
Other theft12.750.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1121.09-26.67%
Other crime410.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime43.670.00%
Burglary23.670.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.6036.36%
Other crime1013.7666.67%
Public order29.17-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.6822.22%
Other crime610.0950.00%
Public order55.50400.00%
Vehicle crime44.59300.00%
Other theft13.67-50.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.3450.00%
Other crime48.25300.00%
Other theft23.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences69.17-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour15.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-66.67%
Other crime10.92-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.920.00%
Other crime47.340.00%
Vehicle crime33.670.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20238

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202420
July 202416
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 202415
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 202313

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 4WS 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. Westleigh Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. B582
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Alderleigh Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1