LE3 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 8DJ

LE3 8DJ, Blaby has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.62 per 1,000 population. This LE3 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 8DJ, encompassing approximately 2685 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE3 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandown Court with total crimes: 35
  • Unity Road with total crimes: 2
  • Harrison Close with total crimes: 2

LE3 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1818.62-5.26%
Shoplifting156.70-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences55.580.00%
Public order31.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting2221.97266.67%
Other theft198.1918.75%
Violence and sexual offences57.07-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1613.7845.45%
Shoplifting65.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.23200.00%
Burglary32.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119.31-52.17%
Shoplifting34.10200.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2316.0164.29%
Vehicle crime78.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-57.14%
Public order21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 theft1413.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.21-12.50%
Burglary42.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Shoplifting21.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2821.2240.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.42100.00%
Burglary52.980.00%
Vehicle crime51.860.00%
Shoplifting41.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-80.00%
Public order20.740.00%

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 theft2013.7811.11%
Anti-social behaviour107.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1813.78-5.26%
Shoplifting66.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-20.00%
Burglary41.490.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1911.54-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.07-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2516.0147.06%
Violence and sexual offences89.31100.00%
Vehicle crime32.98200.00%
Burglary31.1250.00%
Shoplifting21.12-66.67%
Public order10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 theft1711.9130.77%
Shoplifting66.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-50.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1311.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 202410
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202416
June 202411
May 202423
April 202414
March 202428
February 202420
January 202418
December 202319
November 202325
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20246
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 6 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
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandown Court
    Total35
    Other theft18
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Unity Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harrison Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ilmington Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Loxley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Underwood Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Ellis Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Stamford Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Piers Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. The Maltings
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. The Square
    Total1
    Public order1