DORSET AVENUE, LE3 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 8BB

DORSET AVENUE, LE3 8BB, Blaby has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.67 per 1,000 population. This LE3 8BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE3 postcode area, which has experienced 1229 crimes and a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE3 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 8BB, encompassing approximately 2382 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

LE3 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandown Court with total crimes: 38
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

DORSET AVENUE, LE3 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2222.67266.67%
Other theft189.2428.57%
Violence and sexual offences97.56125.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1412.1740.00%
Shoplifting65.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.66-54.55%
Burglary44.200.00%
Shoplifting31.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2650.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2214.2757.14%
Vehicle crime49.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-60.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1411.75-48.15%
Violence and sexual offences55.88-50.00%
Other crime22.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-71.43%
Burglary20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.84-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2724.3542.11%
Violence and sexual offences1011.33400.00%
Vehicle crime74.200.00%
Shoplifting42.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.68-62.50%
Public order31.260.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1913.435.56%
Anti-social behaviour87.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1815.955.88%
Burglary67.560.00%
Shoplifting52.52400.00%
Public order42.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-50.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1713.01-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences67.1420.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Shoplifting10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2314.6935.29%
Violence and sexual offences59.660.00%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Shoplifting21.68-66.67%
Public order10.840.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1710.9121.43%
Shoplifting67.140.00%
Burglary22.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1410.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202414
June 202410
May 202422
April 202414
March 202427
February 202419
January 202418
December 202317
November 202323
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20248
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sandown Court
    Total38
    Shoplifting21
    Other theft17
  • 2. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Maltings
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Church Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Loxley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Faire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stephenson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Field Gate Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Stamford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1