SWORD CLOSE, LE3 8SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 8SY

SWORD CLOSE, LE3 8SY, Blaby has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This LE3 8SY 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 8SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 8SY, encompassing approximately 3648 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LE3 8SY 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

SWORD CLOSE, LE3 8SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.959.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.2966.67%
Public order51.37150.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.95-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1490.00%
Vehicle crime75.21600.00%
Burglary31.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.03-37.50%
Burglary42.74300.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.50-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3725.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5150.00%
Burglary74.93600.00%
Vehicle crime51.92400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37300.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.40-29.41%
Possession of weapons53.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37200.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.8530.77%
Criminal damage and arson44.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 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 offences1310.140.00%
Vehicle crime53.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1033.33%
Public order31.10-40.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Burglary30.82-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.50116.67%
Burglary73.56600.00%
Public order51.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.66-53.85%
Public order31.6450.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.560.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Other theft41.370.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202419
June 202410
May 202416
April 202418
March 202412
February 202412
January 202417
December 202313
November 202313
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 8SY 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. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Denham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ganton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cranstone Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Pennant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ivanhoe Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Dupont Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Liberty Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1