LE4 8BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8BT

LE4 8BT, Charnwood has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.87 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8BT 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 8BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8BT, encompassing approximately 1580 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 8BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Checkland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Westmoreland Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hillcroft Close with total crimes: 4

LE4 8BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.870.00%
Shoplifting86.96166.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.16-33.33%
Public order21.27-71.43%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Other theft11.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.51-15.38%
Public order76.96133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.4325.00%
Shoplifting33.16-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.870.00%
Shoplifting88.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour45.06100.00%
Public order32.530.00%
Other crime21.90100.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.5185.71%
Shoplifting98.22-30.77%
Vehicle crime35.69-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-71.43%
Burglary21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Other crime11.270.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1328.4662.50%
Public order78.22133.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.43-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.43250.00%
Vehicle crime54.43400.00%
Other theft33.16-25.00%
Theft from the person11.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.51120.00%
Shoplifting86.96-52.94%
Other theft45.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5350.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1722.14142.86%
Violence and sexual offences510.75-58.33%
Public order33.16200.00%
Possession of weapons21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Other crime10.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.14100.00%
Shoplifting77.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.43100.00%
Other crime33.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.9050.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Drugs10.630.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1422.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1650.00%
Other theft31.90200.00%
Public order31.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.9216.67%
Public order44.4333.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.53-86.36%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Other theft11.27-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.67214.29%
Shoplifting613.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.800.00%
Public order31.90-40.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.810.00%
Public order54.430.00%
Shoplifting53.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202413
June 202413
May 20247
April 202411
March 20245
February 202412
January 20246
December 20233
November 202322
October 20237

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20248
June 20249
May 202413
April 20248
March 202417
February 20247
January 202414
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Checkland Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Westmoreland Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hillcroft Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Charnwood Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Britannia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Red Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hadrian Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. White Hart Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Unicorn Street
    Total1
    Other theft1