WIGSTON LANE, LE2 8TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE2 8TH

WIGSTON LANE, LE2 8TH, Leicester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.55 per 1,000 population. This LE2 8TH 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 8TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE2 8TH, encompassing approximately 2423 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE2 8TH area, explore the LE2 8TH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE2 8TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • A426 with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Croft Avenue with total crimes: 4

WIGSTON LANE, LE2 8TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.5511.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.130.00%
Public order31.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-20.00%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Public order10.83-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.2771.43%
Public order84.9560.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.06200.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.25-50.00%
Public order52.8966.67%
Burglary22.06100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.38-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.78-55.56%
Public order31.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.60800.00%
Public order43.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.01-46.67%
Public order33.3050.00%
Bicycle theft21.24100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-25.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Drugs20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1415.38%
Vehicle crime46.190.00%
Other theft41.6533.33%
Public order31.65200.00%
Other crime11.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3262.50%
Other theft35.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.36-27.27%
Vehicle crime23.30100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.540.00%
Public order32.060.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 20247
May 202414
April 202416
March 20248
February 202415
January 202415
December 202313
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE2 8TH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A426
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Croft Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Earl Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Holywell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belvoir Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Paigle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Paget Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Montrose Road South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alvecote Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Plantation Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Marsden Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1