OLYMPIC CLOSE, LE3 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 8AU

OLYMPIC CLOSE, LE3 8AU, Blaby has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population. This LE3 8AU 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 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 8AU, encompassing approximately 3100 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 8AU area, explore the LE3 8AU 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 (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE3 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hassal Road with total crimes: 3
  • Unity Road with total crimes: 2

OLYMPIC CLOSE, LE3 8AU 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 Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8475.00%
Burglary22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.1066.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-60.00%
Public order41.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.06233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.35-18.18%
Vehicle crime82.9033.33%
Shoplifting42.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Public order20.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2337.50%
Shoplifting73.550.00%
Public order62.260.00%
Vehicle crime61.94500.00%
Burglary31.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5260.00%
Burglary22.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.87-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1680.00%
Burglary32.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 offences54.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.61100.00%
Burglary21.29-33.33%
Public order20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In November 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 offences64.52-25.00%
Burglary31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.55-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson12.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.770.00%
Shoplifting32.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 20243
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20247
September 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 8AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maple Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hassal Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Unity Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hoball Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glenfield Frith Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Kirkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kelvon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Whitesand Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Olympic Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1