DOVEDALE ROAD, LE4 8NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE4 8NB

DOVEDALE ROAD, LE4 8NB, Charnwood has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.82 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8NB 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 8NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8NB, encompassing approximately 3606 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 8NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Newark Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parkdale Road with total crimes: 2

DOVEDALE ROAD, LE4 8NB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22300.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.05300.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-50.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-87.50%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.15350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.50300.00%
Public order62.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6633.33%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.27-40.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.82400.00%
Public order52.7766.67%
Burglary31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.880.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.16-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.38-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.50100.00%
Public order41.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences105.8242.86%
Public order32.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-80.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.380.00%
Vehicle crime51.940.00%
Public order41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 33 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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 202410
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Newark Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Parkdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Spencer Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Brook Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chappell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Humberstone Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Alpine Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Overdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Adventurer Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ivydale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Offranville Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Church Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Earls Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1