LIME CLOSE, LE7 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE7 2AZ

LIME CLOSE, LE7 2AZ, Charnwood has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This LE7 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE7 2AZ, encompassing approximately 3836 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

LE7 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • The Stiles with total crimes: 3
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 2

LIME CLOSE, LE7 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2110.17133.33%
Burglary55.47150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.30-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.300.00%
Public order11.30-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.1780.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.3575.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.82400.00%
Public order51.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.300.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 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
Shoplifting54.17-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-20.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.69133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-72.22%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.56260.00%
Shoplifting34.69-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78200.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.78500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-84.62%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting137.82116.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.39400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.0433.33%
Public order11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 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
Shoplifting64.9520.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.56-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9533.33%
Shoplifting52.09-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%

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
Shoplifting84.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.210.00%
Shoplifting42.350.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 202418
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
February 202413
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. The Stiles
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lodge Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pembroke Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Loddington Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Cottesmore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Albion Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Wreake Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Oriel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Furlongs Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1