CARFAX AVENUE, LE2 5FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 5FB

CARFAX AVENUE, LE2 5FB, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This LE2 5FB 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 5FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 5FB, encompassing approximately 1678 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE2 5FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Granville Avenue with total crimes: 2

CARFAX AVENUE, LE2 5FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order49.530.00%
Other crime22.380.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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 offences410.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.38100.00%
Vehicle crime32.38200.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order510.13400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.980.00%
Shoplifting31.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.960.00%
Other theft21.79-33.33%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.74-25.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.57100.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.96-33.33%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Burglary11.19-66.67%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary310.13200.00%
Other theft31.79-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.79-25.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.9433.33%
Other theft42.38100.00%
Vehicle crime22.38100.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.79-57.14%
Other theft21.790.00%
Public order11.19-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.940.00%
Public order44.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Other crime11.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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
May 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5FB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Granville Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Brampton Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Valentine Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other crime1