SMITH AVENUE, LE4 8LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8LS

SMITH AVENUE, LE4 8LS, Charnwood has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8LS, encompassing approximately 3312 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 8LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Roundway with total crimes: 3
  • Walker Road with total crimes: 3
  • Onyx Crescent with total crimes: 2

SMITH AVENUE, LE4 8LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.34-22.22%
Public order42.11300.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.9228.57%
Public order12.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.020.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4340.00%
Other crime42.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21200.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.53-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.5125.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-60.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.341100.00%
Burglary43.6233.33%
Vehicle crime31.21-25.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.53100.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In January 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 offences54.23-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7428.57%
Public order32.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences73.9240.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 202412
February 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 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 8LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Roundway
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Walker Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Onyx Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parkdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Smith Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Colby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alpine Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Overdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Adventurer Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ivydale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Offranville Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Hartshorn Close
    Total1
    Other crime1