HARVARD CLOSE, LE2 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 5EG

HARVARD CLOSE, LE2 5EG, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This LE2 5EG 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 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 5EG, encompassing approximately 2931 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 5EG 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

HARVARD CLOSE, LE2 5EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.09-25.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.73100.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36100.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.14100.00%
Vehicle crime33.41200.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.75-12.50%
Public order22.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.44-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.730.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1280.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.07200.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.51100.00%
Burglary53.41150.00%
Public order41.71300.00%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0925.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 5EG 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. Stoughton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Onderby Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Martin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Tudor Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wyndham Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Leys Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. New Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1