UNIVERSITY CLOSE, LE7 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE7 2AY

UNIVERSITY CLOSE, LE7 2AY, Charnwood has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.75 per 1,000 population. This LE7 2AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE7 postcode area, which has experienced 285 crimes and a crime rate of 5.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE7 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE7 2AY, encompassing approximately 3844 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE7 2AY area, explore the LE7 2AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

LE7 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Brookside with total crimes: 3

UNIVERSITY CLOSE, LE7 2AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2312.75130.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.9860.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.08-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.82300.00%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-80.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6766.67%
Shoplifting102.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6066.67%
Public order51.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.200.00%
Shoplifting51.56-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.68133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.82-72.73%
Other theft21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.1057.14%
Anti-social behaviour55.72400.00%
Shoplifting31.30-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.15250.00%
Shoplifting133.64333.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.3850.00%
Public order30.7850.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.16-33.33%
Shoplifting31.04-78.57%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Public order20.52100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting148.84133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04300.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.46-27.27%
Shoplifting62.0820.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7683.33%
Shoplifting52.86-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.9460.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.240.00%
Shoplifting52.340.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 202422
April 202414
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 202413
March 20243
February 202414
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE7 2AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total26
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Brookside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Stiles
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lodge Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pembroke Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trafalgar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Melton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Walkers Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Albion Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Wreake Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Oriel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Furlongs Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1