OAKENSHAW CLOSE, LE4 2RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 2RJ

OAKENSHAW CLOSE, LE4 2RJ, Leicester has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.82 per 1,000 population. This LE4 2RJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE4 postcode area, which has experienced 872 crimes and a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE4 2RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 2RJ, encompassing approximately 2497 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE4 2RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thurcaston Road with total crimes: 18
  • Coalbourn Close with total crimes: 6
  • Garth Avenue with total crimes: 4

OAKENSHAW CLOSE, LE4 2RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1620.82166.67%
Violence and sexual offences86.41-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.2050.00%
Public order52.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.00-25.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.0110.00%
Shoplifting64.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.60-40.00%
Public order21.20-66.67%
Drugs10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.41-44.44%
Public order64.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4050.00%
Vehicle crime52.4066.67%
Shoplifting52.00-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-20.00%
Other crime31.60200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.0280.00%
Shoplifting127.2171.43%
Anti-social behaviour54.80400.00%
Burglary52.000.00%
Public order42.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.21-41.18%
Shoplifting74.00-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Public order20.80-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-87.50%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.220.00%
Shoplifting106.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.00100.00%
Public order53.20-16.67%
Burglary32.00200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.42-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson126.81140.00%
Public order64.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4033.33%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.21144.44%
Criminal damage and arson58.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Other theft21.20-60.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.0128.57%
Other theft53.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0066.67%
Shoplifting52.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0050.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Public order10.80-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.41-58.82%
Public order42.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.6130.77%
Anti-social behaviour56.8166.67%
Shoplifting52.0066.67%
Public order32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.210.00%
Vehicle crime45.200.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202410
June 202418
May 202410
April 202417
March 202417
February 202422
January 20249
December 20237
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 2RJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thurcaston Road
    Total18
    Shoplifting16
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Coalbourn Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Garth Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Birstow Crescent
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Astill Drive
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bondman Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Redhill Nook
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Jersey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Millwood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Galway Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Red Hill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Border Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pytchley Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Tedworth Green
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Helena Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Pamela Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1