BRIDGE CLOSE, LE4 8GY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8GY

BRIDGE CLOSE, LE4 8GY, Charnwood has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.03 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8GY 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 8GY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8GY, encompassing approximately 1638 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE4 8GY area, explore the LE4 8GY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LE4 8GY area, visit the LE4 8GY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LE4 8GY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Checkland Road with total crimes: 5
  • Barkby Thorpe Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Charnwood Avenue with total crimes: 4

BRIDGE CLOSE, LE4 8GY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.0311.11%
Shoplifting76.10-30.00%
Public order44.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.44-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.86-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences96.10-47.06%
Public order35.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.9741.67%
Shoplifting1310.37-7.14%
Public order27.93-50.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1426.85133.33%
Violence and sexual offences128.540.00%
Public order47.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.83200.00%
Other crime11.830.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

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 offences1218.3150.00%
Shoplifting67.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.66300.00%
Other theft22.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Robbery10.610.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1820.14125.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.98-11.11%
Public order34.8850.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.4850.00%
Shoplifting85.49-38.46%
Other crime34.88200.00%
Public order21.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.9285.71%
Violence and sexual offences67.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.660.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Public order31.8350.00%
Other crime11.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.27150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.05-44.44%
Public order23.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.0350.00%
Shoplifting75.49-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson24.270.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Public order11.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.48125.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.49-45.45%
Vehicle crime33.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Public order31.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.980.00%
Shoplifting46.710.00%
Public order22.440.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 202417
May 202412
April 202412
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Checkland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Barkby Thorpe Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Charnwood Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Charnwood Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highway Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Brackenfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1