CARDIGAN DRIVE, LE18 4XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4XE

CARDIGAN DRIVE, LE18 4XE, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4XE 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 4XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4XE, encompassing approximately 1695 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

LE18 4XE 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
  • Albion Street with total crimes: 2

CARDIGAN DRIVE, LE18 4XE 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.85-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.31-33.33%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

In August 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 offences2022.4117.65%
Public order511.80150.00%
Vehicle crime32.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Other crime21.18-71.43%
Other theft11.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.46240.00%
Other crime710.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.13-25.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.39-58.33%
Burglary52.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.950.00%
Shoplifting22.36100.00%
Public order11.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.080.00%
Public order31.7750.00%
Other crime31.770.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Shoplifting11.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.030.00%
Shoplifting43.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.36-72.73%
Public order21.77-50.00%
Burglary21.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.51175.00%
Other crime76.49250.00%
Public order44.13-20.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order512.98150.00%
Vehicle crime42.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.36-42.86%
Other crime22.36-33.33%
Burglary21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.59-75.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.5640.00%
Shoplifting44.130.00%
Other crime32.3650.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.31-68.75%
Other crime22.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.1860.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.44300.00%
Vehicle crime54.720.00%
Other crime42.95100.00%
Public order32.360.00%
Burglary21.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.980.00%
Burglary45.900.00%
Other theft32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
July 202417
June 20245
May 202412
April 20243
March 202411
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20246
February 20244
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 4XE 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. Albion Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Northumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kirkdale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Fairfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wright Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1