LE4 8JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8JY

LE4 8JY, Charnwood has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.70 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8JY 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 8JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8JY, encompassing approximately 827 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LE4 8JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westmoreland Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Barkby Thorpe Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Simpson Close with total crimes: 2

LE4 8JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.700.00%
Shoplifting27.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.42-33.33%
Burglary12.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order518.12150.00%
Shoplifting46.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.83200.00%
Burglary23.620.00%
Vehicle crime12.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.7033.33%
Shoplifting34.83-50.00%
Public order23.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.420.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting620.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.25200.00%
Burglary23.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.420.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Vehicle crime12.42-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour526.580.00%
Public order56.040.00%
Vehicle crime46.040.00%
Shoplifting34.830.00%
Other theft23.62100.00%
Bicycle theft12.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.66-66.67%
Robbery13.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting927.78350.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.8750.00%
Other theft23.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42100.00%
Public order22.42100.00%
Burglary12.420.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting29.66-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.420.00%
Other theft12.42-50.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.5025.00%
Other theft26.04100.00%
Public order22.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting415.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.83-60.00%
Vehicle crime24.830.00%
Public order12.420.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other theft11.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.370.00%
Shoplifting412.08-50.00%
Other theft34.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.420.00%
Public order11.21-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting820.54100.00%
Public order59.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.620.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.080.00%
Public order24.830.00%
Other theft12.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

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
March 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westmoreland Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Barkby Thorpe Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Simpson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Britannia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1