LEDWELL DRIVE, LE3 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 8BG

LEDWELL DRIVE, LE3 8BG, Blaby has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.05 per 1,000 population. This LE3 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 8BG, encompassing approximately 2937 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: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE3 8BG 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
  • Carlton Court with total crimes: 2

LEDWELL DRIVE, LE3 8BG 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2218.05266.67%
Other theft197.4926.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1511.2450.00%
Shoplifting65.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 theft107.83-54.55%
Burglary43.400.00%
Shoplifting31.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.020.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2212.6057.14%
Vehicle crime57.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-40.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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 theft149.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.77-58.33%
Other crime21.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-71.43%
Shoplifting10.68-75.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2821.4540.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.53200.00%
Vehicle crime74.090.00%
Burglary52.380.00%
Shoplifting41.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Public order20.680.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2012.2617.65%
Anti-social behaviour106.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1712.600.00%
Burglary75.79250.00%
Shoplifting52.38400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-50.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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 theft1711.24-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences65.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 theft2312.2635.29%
Violence and sexual offences57.83150.00%
Vehicle crime51.700.00%
Shoplifting21.70-66.67%
Public order10.680.00%

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 theft179.5321.43%
Shoplifting65.790.00%
Burglary22.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202415
June 202410
May 202422
April 202414
March 202428
February 202420
January 202417
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 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 202410
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 60 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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 202412
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
January 20241
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20245
January 20247
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234

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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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