CASTLEFORD ROAD, LE3 2UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 2UE

CASTLEFORD ROAD, LE3 2UE, Blaby has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This LE3 2UE 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 2UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 2UE, encompassing approximately 2869 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE3 2UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Staplehurst Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Penhale Road with total crimes: 3

CASTLEFORD ROAD, LE3 2UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9740.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44200.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74100.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74300.00%
Other theft21.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.62300.00%
Public order41.39-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.39-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 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 offences78.71133.33%
Public order52.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7433.33%
Burglary31.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-75.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Other theft11.05-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.4580.00%
Shoplifting73.140.00%
Other theft42.44300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3950.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Burglary10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8866.67%
Public order31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.79-40.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.70-50.00%
Public order10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.23-66.67%
Burglary41.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-60.00%
Public order10.70-80.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.180.00%
Public order51.740.00%
Burglary41.740.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20247
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 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 2UE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Staplehurst Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Penhale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Burdet Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Welcombe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Midhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Chase
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Freeboard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Pits Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1