MERLIN CLOSE, LE3 3EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 3EU

MERLIN CLOSE, LE3 3EU, Blaby has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.88 per 1,000 population. This LE3 3EU 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 3EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 3EU, encompassing approximately 2868 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE3 3EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobill Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lowland Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Kings Drive with total crimes: 2

MERLIN CLOSE, LE3 3EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.84100.00%
Other crime22.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.49-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.88200.00%
Public order23.14-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.790.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.79-72.73%
Public order21.050.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.53175.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.1433.33%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.49-50.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.620.00%
Burglary32.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hobill Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lowland Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kings Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lancelot Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Excalibur Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cox Meadow Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Begonia Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Boyers Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1