CANAL STREET, LE4 8AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8AA

CANAL STREET, LE4 8AA, Charnwood has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.33 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE4 postcode area, which has experienced 847 crimes and a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE4 8AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8AA, encompassing approximately 1884 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 8AA area, explore the LE4 8AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 8AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Unicorn Street with total crimes: 7
  • Checkland Road with total crimes: 5
  • Westmoreland Avenue with total crimes: 4

CANAL STREET, LE4 8AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.3322.22%
Public order45.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.6812.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Shoplifting21.06-60.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.14100.00%
Shoplifting54.2566.67%
Vehicle crime32.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.6133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.12-42.86%
Shoplifting32.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.2175.00%
Shoplifting53.7125.00%
Public order32.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59100.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.90-55.56%
Shoplifting42.1233.33%
Drugs12.120.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.21125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.78-20.00%
Shoplifting32.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Other crime21.060.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson513.27150.00%
Shoplifting52.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1233.33%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.68100.00%
Public order37.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8416.67%
Public order23.71-33.33%
Other theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.180.00%
Public order32.120.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 202314
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 8AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Unicorn Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Checkland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Westmoreland Avenue
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Old Hall Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Red Hill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Elizabeth Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1