MARGARET STREET, LE67 3LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE67 3LW

MARGARET STREET, LE67 3LW, North West Leicestershire has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.39 per 1,000 population. This LE67 3LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE67 postcode area, which has experienced 403 crimes and a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE67 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE67 3LW, encompassing approximately 1188 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE67 3LW area, explore the LE67 3LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LE67 3LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Memorial Square with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

MARGARET STREET, LE67 3LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1540.39-44.44%
Shoplifting912.6228.57%
Anti-social behaviour67.57-25.00%
Other theft45.05-20.00%
Public order43.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.37-25.00%
Burglary22.52100.00%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2752.1792.86%
Anti-social behaviour822.7214.29%
Shoplifting76.73-50.00%
Other theft55.89400.00%
Public order54.21-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.2133.33%
Bicycle theft13.370.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-66.67%
Burglary10.84-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1452.17-39.13%
Public order1411.7855.56%
Shoplifting1411.7875.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.7875.00%
Vehicle crime35.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.52200.00%
Burglary22.52100.00%
Other crime21.68100.00%
Robbery11.680.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2342.07-14.81%
Public order919.3512.50%
Shoplifting87.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.730.00%
Vehicle crime23.370.00%
Other theft11.68-66.67%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-87.50%
Other crime10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2749.6468.75%
Criminal damage and arson822.7214.29%
Public order86.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.73-63.64%
Other theft33.37200.00%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Shoplifting21.68-80.00%
Burglary11.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1648.80-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour1113.46450.00%
Shoplifting109.2642.86%
Criminal damage and arson78.410.00%
Public order65.89100.00%
Burglary25.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Other theft11.68-50.00%
Drugs10.84-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1730.29-19.05%
Shoplifting714.30133.33%
Drugs35.8950.00%
Public order32.520.00%
Other theft22.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2133.660.00%
Shoplifting317.67-40.00%
Theft from the person32.520.00%
Public order32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52-66.67%
Burglary21.68-71.43%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-66.67%
Robbery10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other theft10.84-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2144.59133.33%
Burglary717.6716.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.8950.00%
Shoplifting55.05-64.29%
Other theft44.21300.00%
Public order33.37-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Drugs12.52-66.67%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1444.59-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences911.78-52.63%
Public order87.57300.00%
Burglary66.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.05-33.33%
Drugs33.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.52200.00%
Possession of weapons12.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1944.59-36.67%
Shoplifting1515.99-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson612.62-40.00%
Burglary35.05200.00%
Public order22.52-81.82%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-66.67%
Other theft10.84-75.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3071.5230.43%
Shoplifting1625.24166.67%
Public order1113.46120.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.2611.11%
Anti-social behaviour58.41-28.57%
Other theft44.21100.00%
Possession of weapons33.370.00%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2346.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson919.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.570.00%
Shoplifting65.890.00%
Public order55.050.00%
Other theft24.210.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310
August 20239

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202427
June 202414
May 202423
April 202427
March 202416
February 202417
January 202421
December 202321
November 20239
October 202319
September 202330
August 202323

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 202411
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20237

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232
September 202311
August 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248
April 20242
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 202314
October 202315
September 202316
August 20236

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE67 3LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Memorial Square
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 4. Hotel Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Wentworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Belvoir Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kane Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wolsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Des Starbuck Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1