HIGHWAY ROAD, LE4 8FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8FR

HIGHWAY ROAD, LE4 8FR, Charnwood has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.65 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8FR 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 8FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8FR, encompassing approximately 2198 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE4 8FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Checkland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Ashfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hillcroft Close with total crimes: 4

HIGHWAY ROAD, LE4 8FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1313.658.33%
Shoplifting85.9114.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.64200.00%
Public order21.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In August 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 offences1211.8320.00%
Shoplifting75.46-30.00%
Public order43.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.82-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.74-44.44%
Shoplifting104.55-23.08%
Public order34.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.7420.00%
Shoplifting138.19-7.14%
Other theft25.91100.00%
Public order20.91-71.43%
Burglary20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.2025.00%
Shoplifting146.82133.33%
Public order76.37250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Other crime11.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.9220.00%
Shoplifting65.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Public order20.91-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.83125.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.19-16.67%
Public order54.5566.67%
Drugs12.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.0171.43%
Shoplifting85.46-38.46%
Public order33.640.00%
Other crime31.36200.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.5685.71%
Violence and sexual offences75.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.180.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Public order31.3650.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.92-53.33%
Shoplifting73.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1866.67%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.56114.29%
Shoplifting76.82-22.22%
Other theft33.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3650.00%
Public order11.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.65125.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.09-46.15%
Vehicle crime43.180.00%
Public order41.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.460.00%
Shoplifting45.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 202418
May 202415
April 202412
March 202410
February 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 202315
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 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
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 202413
May 202414
April 20246
March 202418
February 20248
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 8FR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Checkland Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Ashfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hillcroft Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Charnwood Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Barkby Thorpe Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Windmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Charnwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Earls Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1