VANDYKE ROAD, LE2 5UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 5UB

VANDYKE ROAD, LE2 5UB, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population. This LE2 5UB 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 5UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 5UB, encompassing approximately 2640 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 5UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosemead Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Barnet Close with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

VANDYKE ROAD, LE2 5UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.30400.00%
Bicycle theft11.890.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.27100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-90.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.82-27.27%
Other theft33.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.14100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4737.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.17100.00%
Public order31.5150.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.20166.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.03-57.14%
Public order21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In February 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 offences75.68133.33%
Public order22.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.27-40.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.17-64.29%
Burglary41.89100.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9540.00%
Burglary25.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.790.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

Crime by Type

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
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 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rosemead Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Barnet Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lowcroft Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Ash Tree Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hidcote Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Belper Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Riston Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Ash Tree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1