UNICORN STREET, LE4 8AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8AW

UNICORN STREET, LE4 8AW, Charnwood has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.14 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8AW 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 8AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8AW, encompassing approximately 1783 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LE4 8AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westmoreland Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hillcroft Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

UNICORN STREET, LE4 8AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.80-25.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.46166.67%
Public order54.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Other theft21.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24200.00%
Other crime31.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68200.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.68-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-80.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order511.2166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.0966.67%
Public order32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68100.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.68-66.67%
Other theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences67.8520.00%
Vehicle crime33.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-25.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.80300.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.61-70.00%
Public order21.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6542.86%
Public order45.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.7340.00%
Vehicle crime23.920.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.800.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20245
April 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westmoreland Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hillcroft Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newark Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Old Hall Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chappell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Red Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hadrian Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. White Hart Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Unicorn Street
    Total1
    Other theft1