LE2 2NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 2NG

LE2 2NG, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population. This LE2 2NG 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 2NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 2NG, encompassing approximately 1919 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Bicycle theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE2 2NG 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
  • Meadowcourt Road with total crimes: 2

LE2 2NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft88.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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 crime35.730.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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 theft22.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In June 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 offences34.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In May 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 arson23.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.690.00%
Other theft21.56-33.33%
Other crime11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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 arson35.730.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56100.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft45.210.00%
Other theft22.08100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

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 offences24.170.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%

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 crime36.250.00%
Bicycle theft21.56-77.78%
Other theft21.04-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-66.67%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft912.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.690.00%
Other theft53.130.00%
Burglary12.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 2NG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oaks Way
    Total6
    Bicycle theft5
    Robbery1
  • 2. Stoughton Drive South
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Meadowcourt Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Leicester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Southmeads Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southmeads Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Knighton Grange Road
    Total1
    Public order1