SOUTHMEADS ROAD, LE2 2LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 2LR

SOUTHMEADS ROAD, LE2 2LR, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population. This LE2 2LR 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 2LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 2LR, encompassing approximately 1998 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE2 2LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaks Way with total crimes: 6
  • Hornbeam Close with total crimes: 5
  • Stoughton Drive South with total crimes: 3

SOUTHMEADS ROAD, LE2 2LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft89.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.50100.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.000.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.000.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 arson22.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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 crime12.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

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 arson36.010.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50100.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%

In January 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft43.500.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-50.00%

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 offences23.00100.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.50-80.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1011.01400.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.0066.67%
Other theft42.50300.00%
Burglary12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.500.00%
Bicycle theft21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

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 16 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oaks Way
    Total6
    Bicycle theft5
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hornbeam Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Stoughton Drive South
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Meadowcourt Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Southmeads Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southmeads Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1