LE65 2LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE65 2LZ

LE65 2LZ, North West Leicestershire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This LE65 2LZ 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 2LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE65 2LZ, encompassing approximately 1566 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE65 2LZ 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

LE65 2LZ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.5833.33%
Vehicle crime35.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Other crime11.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.30-25.00%
Public order43.830.00%
Vehicle crime12.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.58-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson25.110.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.30350.00%
Public order25.750.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92-77.78%
Drugs21.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences913.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.75100.00%
Other crime32.550.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences34.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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 offences22.55-50.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In January 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 offences46.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55-33.33%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.660.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.92-66.67%
Other theft10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.490.00%
Vehicle crime33.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2LZ 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. Wilkinson Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Churchill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1