KNIGHT CLOSE, LE3 3AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 3AY

KNIGHT CLOSE, LE3 3AY, Blaby has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.58 per 1,000 population. This LE3 3AY 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 3AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 3AY, encompassing approximately 1577 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 3AY area, explore the LE3 3AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LE3 3AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 10
  • Hobill Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

KNIGHT CLOSE, LE3 3AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft614.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.8033.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.53-42.86%
Burglary32.53200.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.67-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour34.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.9050.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Bicycle theft11.27-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.1450.00%
Bicycle theft25.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Other crime11.270.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.770.00%
Vehicle crime33.8050.00%
Public order21.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.140.00%
Public order33.800.00%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Burglary11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.41200.00%
Vehicle crime33.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90-25.00%
Public order31.90-25.00%
Other theft11.90-75.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.530.00%
Other theft42.5333.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.53-50.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-92.31%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1317.11550.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.24-50.00%
Public order32.53200.00%
Other theft31.9050.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.87100.00%
Other theft25.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order11.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences48.24-20.00%
Other theft22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Burglary21.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.510.00%
Vehicle crime32.53200.00%
Burglary21.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences45.070.00%
Public order22.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 202413
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 3AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Motorway Service Area
    Total10
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hobill Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lowland Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lancelot Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Excalibur Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cox Meadow Road
    Total1
    Other theft1