WHEATFIELD CLOSE, LE3 8SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 8SD

WHEATFIELD CLOSE, LE3 8SD, Blaby has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This LE3 8SD 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 8SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 8SD, encompassing approximately 3568 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE3 8SD area, explore the LE3 8SD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LE3 8SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tatlow Road with total crimes: 11
  • Mulberry Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Yew Tree Drive with total crimes: 2

WHEATFIELD CLOSE, LE3 8SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.97114.29%
Burglary44.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12300.00%
Public order41.1233.33%
Drugs31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.57-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.960.00%
Vehicle crime51.400.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.5325.00%
Vehicle crime54.20400.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1671.43%
Other theft33.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-50.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.44-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-42.86%
Burglary21.12-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7766.67%
Burglary104.20400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.80133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.96300.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.04-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.01-7.14%
Possession of weapons53.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.4475.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.9233.33%
Vehicle crime11.12-80.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Burglary30.84-62.50%
Public order30.84-40.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.97100.00%
Burglary83.36700.00%
Public order52.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40200.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.20-53.85%
Vehicle crime31.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.250.00%
Vehicle crime53.640.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202415
June 202412
May 20247
April 202415
March 20249
February 202413
January 202414
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20245
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 8SD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tatlow Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mulberry Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Yew Tree Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Forbes Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Unity Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harrison Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Park Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cranstone Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Pennant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ivanhoe Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Underwood Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Ellis Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1