NORTHDOWN DRIVE, LE4 8HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8HQ

NORTHDOWN DRIVE, LE4 8HQ, Charnwood has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8HQ, encompassing approximately 4323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 8HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsh Close with total crimes: 3
  • Onyx Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

NORTHDOWN DRIVE, LE4 8HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6314.29%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences73.01-22.22%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.160.00%
Public order42.08100.00%
Other theft30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0950.00%
Vehicle crime32.080.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-83.33%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39300.00%
Public order20.93100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.16900.00%
Public order32.3150.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.2412.50%
Other theft22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.16-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Public order20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.3222.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.54-25.00%
Other theft30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.010.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marsh Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Onyx Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parkdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Beechwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Humberstone Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Westdown Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Coles Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Barnes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smith Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Colby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Alpine Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Overdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Adventurer Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Offranville Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1