HIGHCROFT AVENUE, LE2 5UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 5UH

HIGHCROFT AVENUE, LE2 5UH, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.72 per 1,000 population. This LE2 5UH 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 5UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 5UH, encompassing approximately 3673 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 5UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowcroft Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Ash Tree Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hursley Close with total crimes: 1

HIGHCROFT AVENUE, LE2 5UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences42.72100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.63-71.43%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.63-53.85%
Burglary31.63200.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8130.00%
Public order33.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.9066.67%
Public order32.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 offences21.63-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary64.08500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.63-25.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.7233.33%
Burglary12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 202413
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20244
January 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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20236
November 20231
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 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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