SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, LE3 2SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 2SQ

SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, LE3 2SQ, Blaby has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This LE3 2SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE3 postcode area, which has experienced 1182 crimes and a crime rate of 10.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE3 2SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 2SQ, encompassing approximately 3012 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 2SQ area, explore the LE3 2SQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LE3 2SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsway North with total crimes: 3
  • Stratford Road with total crimes: 2

SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, LE3 2SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.96-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.65133.33%
Public order42.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.62-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.65600.00%
Public order42.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.6123.08%
Public order65.31-14.29%
Other theft41.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-83.33%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.9562.50%
Public order74.32133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.32200.00%
Other theft51.99150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66100.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-60.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.97-55.56%
Vehicle crime52.66150.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.61157.14%
Criminal damage and arson45.98-33.33%
Other theft41.33-20.00%
Other crime31.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00200.00%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-50.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.29-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.320.00%
Other theft51.9966.67%
Public order41.6633.33%
Vehicle crime41.33100.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.63-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.99200.00%
Public order31.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.2977.78%
Anti-social behaviour45.31300.00%
Other theft31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Public order20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Burglary10.66-75.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.64-10.00%
Burglary42.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.33-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.960.00%
Vehicle crime53.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 202416
May 202413
April 20248
March 202418
February 20247
January 20249
December 202316
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 2SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Kingsway North
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stratford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Odam Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Herle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Braunstone Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Shottery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Balmoral Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Main Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Burdet Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Shakespeare Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lubbesthorpe Bridle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wilnicott Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Welcombe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Midhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1