POWYS AVENUE, LE2 2DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 2DQ

POWYS AVENUE, LE2 2DQ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.81 per 1,000 population. This LE2 2DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE2 postcode area, which has experienced 1142 crimes and a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE2 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 2DQ, encompassing approximately 1837 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

LE2 2DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrew'S Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Knighton Grange Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bankart Avenue with total crimes: 1

POWYS AVENUE, LE2 2DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.90100.00%
Burglary22.18-33.33%
Drugs11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.900.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.720.00%
Public order12.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.18300.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.440.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.27-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3525.00%
Other crime12.720.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.440.00%
Bicycle theft22.180.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 2DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Andrew'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Knighton Grange Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bankart Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Stoughton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blankley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1