THE SQUARE, LE3 8DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 8DQ

THE SQUARE, LE3 8DQ, Blaby has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.13 per 1,000 population. This LE3 8DQ 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 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 8DQ, encompassing approximately 1901 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 8DQ area, explore the LE3 8DQ Area information page.
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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)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE3 8DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandown Court with total crimes: 35
  • Park Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Ilmington Close with total crimes: 1

THE SQUARE, LE3 8DQ 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 theft1823.13-5.26%
Shoplifting159.46-31.82%
Public order37.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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
Shoplifting2227.34266.67%
Other theft1911.5726.67%
Violence and sexual offences59.990.00%
Vehicle crime22.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

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 theft1517.3536.36%
Shoplifting67.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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 theft1110.52-50.00%
Shoplifting35.78200.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%

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 theft2218.9357.14%
Vehicle crime411.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-50.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1414.72-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.360.00%
Burglary32.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.58-25.00%
Shoplifting11.58-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2825.7640.00%
Shoplifting414.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.100.00%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Burglary32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-80.00%
Public order11.050.00%

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 theft2019.4511.11%
Anti-social behaviour1010.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1817.350.00%
Shoplifting59.460.00%
Burglary42.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.10200.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1813.14-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson29.460.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-80.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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 theft2317.3535.29%
Violence and sexual offences512.09150.00%
Shoplifting22.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%

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 theft1715.7730.77%
Shoplifting68.940.00%
Burglary23.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1312.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.150.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 202410
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202415
June 202411
May 202422
April 202414
March 202428
February 202420
January 202418
December 202318
November 202323
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 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 20241
March 20244
January 20245
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 18 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
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 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

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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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