LE2 4EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 4EX

LE2 4EX, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This LE2 4EX 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 4EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 4EX, encompassing approximately 2354 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 4EX area, explore the LE2 4EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE2 4EX area, visit the LE2 4EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LE2 4EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hornbeam Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Stoughton Close with total crimes: 2

LE2 4EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.9225.00%
Vehicle crime32.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.70100.00%
Public order11.70-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.22-33.33%
Public order22.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.79125.00%
Public order23.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.25200.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-75.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5233.33%
Shoplifting33.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-50.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.920.00%
Public order32.55-40.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Burglary21.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.92200.00%
Public order52.55400.00%
Burglary32.12200.00%
Shoplifting31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, 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 arson23.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-33.33%
Burglary10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.820.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 4EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hornbeam Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Stoughton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tudor Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Regent Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. New Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other crime1