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

Overview of Crime in LE2 2LS

SOUTHMEADS ROAD, LE2 2LS, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population. This LE2 2LS 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 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 2LS, encompassing approximately 2082 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 2LS area, explore the LE2 2LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 2LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hornbeam Close with total crimes: 5
  • Stoughton Drive South with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

SOUTHMEADS ROAD, LE2 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.60200.00%
Bicycle theft32.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Public order10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.24100.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.2033.33%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Bicycle theft21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.9250.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.8050.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-71.43%
Burglary10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.12133.33%
Bicycle theft63.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8850.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 3 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
February 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hornbeam Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Stoughton Drive South
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Carfax Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Meadowcourt Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Regent Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Southmeads Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southmeads Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1