LE2 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 2LJ

LE2 2LJ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This LE2 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 2LJ, encompassing approximately 1970 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Bicycle theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaks Way with total crimes: 6
  • Stoughton Drive South with total crimes: 3
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 1

LE2 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft86.600.00%
Other crime14.060.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime12.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.080.00%
Other theft31.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft43.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.55100.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.610.00%
Bicycle theft23.05-80.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other theft21.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1010.66400.00%
Other theft45.08300.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 202310
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oaks Way
    Total6
    Bicycle theft5
    Robbery1
  • 2. Stoughton Drive South
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Broadway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Southmeads Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Southmeads Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Knighton Grange Road
    Total1
    Public order1