LE18 4YQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE18 4YQ

LE18 4YQ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.58 per 1,000 population. This LE18 4YQ 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 4YQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE18 4YQ, encompassing approximately 603 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE18 4YQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Viking Road with total crimes: 7
  • Brailsford Road with total crimes: 1
  • Elizabeth Crescent with total crimes: 1

LE18 4YQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting616.58500.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.95-60.00%
Burglary23.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.29100.00%
Shoplifting13.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.63300.00%
Other theft36.630.00%
Public order14.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.230.00%
Burglary24.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.320.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Shoplifting11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Other crime11.660.00%

In May 2024, 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 order418.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.63-66.67%
Other theft14.970.00%
Shoplifting11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.58-30.77%
Public order114.92-75.00%

In March 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 offences1338.1385.71%
Public order421.55300.00%
Burglary26.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.320.00%
Robbery13.320.00%
Shoplifting11.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.87-46.15%
Burglary411.600.00%
Vehicle crime16.630.00%
Shoplifting11.660.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Public order11.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.21333.33%
Drugs121.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.950.00%
Other theft24.970.00%
Burglary13.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.630.00%
Vehicle crime13.320.00%
Public order11.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.260.00%
Other theft36.630.00%
Public order14.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 202413
February 20247
January 202413
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Viking Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brailsford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Elizabeth Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Wiltshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1