WALNUT CLOSE, LE2 5QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 5QJ

WALNUT CLOSE, LE2 5QJ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This LE2 5QJ 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 5QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 5QJ, encompassing approximately 3084 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 5QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 6
  • Albion Street with total crimes: 3
  • Onderby Mews with total crimes: 2

WALNUT CLOSE, LE2 5QJ 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 Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.81366.67%
Other crime14.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.3033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-78.57%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.75133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.54-25.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.940.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.89-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.75-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.920.00%
Public order31.62-25.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.480.00%
Public order43.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.460.00%
Other crime33.240.00%
Burglary20.97-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.13100.00%
Burglary63.24100.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.13300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.59-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.62150.00%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences75.190.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
July 202414
June 20246
May 202412
April 20249
March 202410
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20238
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 5QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. London Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Albion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Onderby Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Churchill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Rosemead Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Wigston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Goddards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Siskin Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Honeybourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hidcote Road
    Total1
    Other theft1