RIDGEWAY DRIVE, LE4 8LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8LN

RIDGEWAY DRIVE, LE4 8LN, Charnwood has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8LN 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 8LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8LN, encompassing approximately 2538 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 8LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walker Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Parkdale Road with total crimes: 2

RIDGEWAY DRIVE, LE4 8LN 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3314.29%
Possession of weapons13.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.76100.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.70-22.22%
Other crime32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5566.67%
Public order21.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.0925.00%
Burglary31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.18-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.881000.00%
Vehicle crime44.3333.33%
Burglary31.5850.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.55-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.70250.00%
Vehicle crime32.7650.00%
Public order31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.550.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 202411
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

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

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walker Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parkdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Smith Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Colby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Alpine Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Overdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Adventurer Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ivydale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Offranville Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Church Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Field View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hartshorn Close
    Total1
    Other crime1