KING STREET, LE2 5DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 5DF

KING STREET, LE2 5DF, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This LE2 5DF 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 5DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 5DF, encompassing approximately 3768 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 5DF area, explore the LE2 5DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 5DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Albion Street with total crimes: 3

KING STREET, LE2 5DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1030.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.45-33.33%
Public order21.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.37-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.6550.00%
Public order21.59-33.33%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9018.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06100.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.10-8.33%
Vehicle crime32.9250.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-75.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.909.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.1860.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9037.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.92150.00%
Public order31.3350.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8050.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.10-16.67%
Burglary32.65-57.14%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2333.33%
Burglary73.18600.00%
Public order41.86300.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5128.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202413
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 5DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. London Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Albion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Onderby Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Martin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Tudor Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Churchill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. New Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Honeybourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1