WICKHAM ROAD, LE2 5SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 5SJ

WICKHAM ROAD, LE2 5SJ, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 population. This LE2 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 5SJ, encompassing approximately 3514 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 5SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 6
  • Rosemead Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Lowcroft Drive with total crimes: 2

WICKHAM ROAD, LE2 5SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.55250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-75.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.27-50.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 offences126.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.41100.00%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5471.43%
Public order33.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.70-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.990.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.71-66.67%
Public order10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.70-25.00%
Burglary51.71150.00%
Other theft21.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.1333.33%
Burglary22.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 202412
April 202412
March 20247
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rosemead Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Lowcroft Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ash Tree Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fludes Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ash Tree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ann'S Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elizabeth Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1