CHESTNUT AVENUE, LE2 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 5JH

CHESTNUT AVENUE, LE2 5JH, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This LE2 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 5JH, encompassing approximately 2782 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LE2 5JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Albion Street with total crimes: 3

CHESTNUT AVENUE, LE2 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.2255.56%
Public order55.03400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-42.86%
Drugs21.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.94-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour73.23-12.50%
Shoplifting42.52-50.00%
Burglary31.44-40.00%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Bicycle theft21.08100.00%
Public order10.72-90.91%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.7730.77%
Public order116.11120.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.9560.00%
Shoplifting82.88100.00%
Burglary52.880.00%
Other theft21.80-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.3818.18%
Public order54.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.800.00%
Shoplifting41.800.00%
Other theft41.44-33.33%
Other crime21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5022.22%
Other theft63.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.16-16.67%
Shoplifting41.8033.33%
Public order31.4450.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16200.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Shoplifting31.08-62.50%
Public order21.08-66.67%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.2212.50%
Shoplifting83.2333.33%
Public order62.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.42-52.94%
Shoplifting62.88-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-50.00%
Public order31.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary10.72-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.6921.43%
Shoplifting76.11-12.50%
Burglary62.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.16100.00%
Public order42.16-42.86%
Other crime31.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.6975.00%
Shoplifting85.0360.00%
Public order72.88250.00%
Other theft62.52200.00%
Burglary52.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.88133.33%
Shoplifting52.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.44300.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.7014.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.880.00%
Other theft31.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-62.50%
Public order31.08-57.14%
Shoplifting21.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.300.00%
Public order72.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.520.00%
Shoplifting62.520.00%
Bicycle theft22.160.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202411
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202417
June 202413
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202417
December 202314
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Albion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Iliffe Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Churchill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Selbury Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Regent Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. New Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Wigston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Goddards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brampton Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Valentine Drive
    Total1
    Public order1