LONGHURST CLOSE, LE4 7WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 7WA

LONGHURST CLOSE, LE4 7WA, Leicester has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This LE4 7WA 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 7WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 7WA, encompassing approximately 4258 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 7WA area, explore the LE4 7WA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LE4 7WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shearer Close with total crimes: 4
  • Marsh Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

LONGHURST CLOSE, LE4 7WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9433.33%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.99-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-50.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6428.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.1150.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Public order20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.93-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour41.64300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.40225.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.05-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.23350.00%
Burglary32.110.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-75.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.70-38.46%
Other theft31.880.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.40116.67%
Public order53.05150.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.23-45.45%
Drugs31.410.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.460.00%
Public order32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 202413
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20248
December 202313
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 7WA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shearer Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Marsh Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Huggett Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lintlaw Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Coles Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Badminton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Barnes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1