WEST STREET, LE3 8DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 8DT

WEST STREET, LE3 8DT, Blaby has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.44 per 1,000 population. This LE3 8DT 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 8DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 8DT, encompassing approximately 1441 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE3 8DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandown Court with total crimes: 35
  • Ilmington Close with total crimes: 1
  • Loxley Road with total crimes: 1

WEST STREET, LE3 8DT 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 theft1828.445.88%
Shoplifting1512.49-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour210.410.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2233.99266.67%
Other theft1715.2621.43%
Violence and sexual offences611.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

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 theft1418.0440.00%
Shoplifting69.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

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 theft1014.57-54.55%
Burglary46.940.00%
Shoplifting32.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.080.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2220.1257.14%
Criminal damage and arson215.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1414.57-48.15%
Violence and sexual offences39.71-70.00%
Vehicle crime22.08-71.43%
Shoplifting11.39-75.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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 theft2740.2442.11%
Violence and sexual offences1018.73400.00%
Vehicle crime76.940.00%
Shoplifting44.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.78-62.50%
Public order32.080.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

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 theft1922.205.56%
Anti-social behaviour813.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

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 theft1822.8912.50%
Shoplifting512.49400.00%
Burglary43.470.00%
Public order32.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-60.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1617.34-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences511.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.470.00%
Shoplifting11.39-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2221.5129.41%
Violence and sexual offences315.260.00%
Vehicle crime32.080.00%
Shoplifting22.08-66.67%
Public order11.390.00%

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 theft1718.040.00%
Shoplifting611.790.00%
Burglary24.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20248
October 20231

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202414
June 202410
May 202422
April 202414
March 202427
February 202419
January 202418
December 202316
November 202322
October 202317

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

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

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20242
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandown Court
    Total35
    Other theft18
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ilmington Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Loxley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Willow Brook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Piers Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. The Maltings
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. The Square
    Total1
    Public order1