WOODNEWTON DRIVE, LE5 6NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 6NN

WOODNEWTON DRIVE, LE5 6NN, Leicester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population. This LE5 6NN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE5 postcode area, which has experienced 712 crimes and a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE5 6NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 6NN, encompassing approximately 2541 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE5 6NN area, explore the LE5 6NN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE5 6NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hardwick Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chorley Wood Road with total crimes: 2

WOODNEWTON DRIVE, LE5 6NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.69-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.360.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.05-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences53.93-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.7740.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.15300.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.2911.11%
Violence and sexual offences23.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.0880.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-50.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.0866.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-20.00%
Public order31.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1125.00%
Shoplifting31.970.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.540.00%
Public order21.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.15100.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-80.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08150.00%
Public order23.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.570.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 6NN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Hardwick Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chorley Wood Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kilverstone Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Alcester Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Crantock Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bideford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Swinstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1