ASHTON CLOSE, LE2 5WH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 5WH

ASHTON CLOSE, LE2 5WH, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This LE2 5WH 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 5WH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 5WH, encompassing approximately 1635 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 5WH area, explore the LE2 5WH 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE2 5WH 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

ASHTON CLOSE, LE2 5WH 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.720.00%
Other theft22.45100.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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 order21.83100.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

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 offences77.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.56600.00%
Burglary24.280.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.670.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.06-25.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.5033.33%
Public order22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.830.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.45-57.14%
Public order11.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9575.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.28100.00%
Burglary11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.890.00%
Burglary22.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 5WH 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. Tilton Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hidcote Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Belper Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Riston Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ash Tree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1