WESTDOWN DRIVE, LE4 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8HU

WESTDOWN DRIVE, LE4 8HU, Charnwood has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.35 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8HU, encompassing approximately 4255 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Onyx Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Lonsdale Road with total crimes: 1
  • Beechwood Avenue with total crimes: 1

WESTDOWN DRIVE, LE4 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.35-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.000.00%
Public order41.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1714.29%
Public order31.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4716.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.65133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Public order20.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.76-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.470.00%
Public order42.59100.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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 theft32.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order20.47100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.35-50.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.82100.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6420.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4142.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.350.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
January 202410
December 202312
November 202312
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Onyx Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lonsdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beechwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Westdown Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Floyd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marsh Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Offranville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1