HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, LE65 2FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE65 2FN

HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, LE65 2FN, North West Leicestershire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This LE65 2FN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE65 postcode area, which has experienced 92 crimes and a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE65 2FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE65 2FN, encompassing approximately 1835 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE65 2FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfields Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Abbey Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Pilkington Lane with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELDS CLOSE, LE65 2FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.8137.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.9950.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.81-33.33%
Public order64.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.5320.00%
Vehicle crime36.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-33.33%
Other crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.35233.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.4550.00%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime710.35250.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.81-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.71175.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.99150.00%
Public order42.720.00%
Other crime32.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Burglary21.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.72-66.67%
Other crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

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 offences65.99100.00%
Vehicle crime23.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.54-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0860.00%
Other theft24.36100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

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 offences510.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.72100.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202412
June 202410
May 20243
April 202411
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE65 2FN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westfields Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Abbey Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pilkington Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Newton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ferrers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wilfred Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Highfields Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Churchill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1