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

Overview of Crime in LE4 8ND

DOVEDALE ROAD, LE4 8ND, Charnwood has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This LE4 8ND 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 8ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE4 8ND, encompassing approximately 3658 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE4 8ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Newark Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parkdale Road with total crimes: 2

DOVEDALE ROAD, LE4 8ND 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9216.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.91200.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.46100.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.91-50.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-25.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-71.43%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.19600.00%
Public order51.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.37300.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.10-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-66.67%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.65200.00%
Public order51.6466.67%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Other theft10.55-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.01-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.29120.00%
Vehicle crime33.01-25.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.92-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.37100.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Humberstone Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Hartshorn Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Earls Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1