ASHFIELD ROAD, LE4 8GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8GZ

ASHFIELD ROAD, LE4 8GZ, Charnwood has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.04 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8GZ 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 8GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8GZ, encompassing approximately 1795 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE4 8GZ 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

ASHFIELD ROAD, LE4 8GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1215.049.09%
Shoplifting86.6814.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.46100.00%
Public order21.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.3710.00%
Shoplifting76.13-30.00%
Public order43.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.23-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

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 offences1015.04-41.18%
Shoplifting105.57-23.08%
Public order35.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%

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 offences1720.6121.43%
Shoplifting139.47-7.14%
Other theft27.24100.00%
Public order21.11-60.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.1816.67%
Shoplifting147.80133.33%
Public order57.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.67200.00%
Other crime11.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%

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 offences1217.8250.00%
Shoplifting66.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.34300.00%
Other theft32.23200.00%
Other crime21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.56-80.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

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
Shoplifting1819.49125.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.03-33.33%
Public order54.4666.67%
Drugs12.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

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 offences1218.3871.43%
Shoplifting86.68-38.46%
Public order34.460.00%
Other crime31.67200.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

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
Shoplifting1317.8285.71%
Violence and sexual offences77.2416.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.900.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Public order31.6750.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3466.67%
Vehicle crime22.78100.00%
Public order21.11100.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1215.59100.00%
Shoplifting76.68-22.22%
Other theft33.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6750.00%
Public order11.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

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
Shoplifting915.04125.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Public order31.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.250.00%
Shoplifting46.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202410
June 202417
May 202414
April 202412
March 20248
February 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 202312
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
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 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 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 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
May 20241

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE4 8GZ 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. Charnwood Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Barkby Thorpe Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Windmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Charnwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Earls Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1