SANDFORD ROAD, LE7 2JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE7 2JZ

SANDFORD ROAD, LE7 2JZ, Charnwood has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population. This LE7 2JZ 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 2JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE7 2JZ, encompassing approximately 3448 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

LE7 2JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Brookside with total crimes: 3

SANDFORD ROAD, LE7 2JZ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2311.89155.56%
Anti-social behaviour66.67100.00%
Vehicle crime51.74400.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8328.57%
Shoplifting92.6180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.80-36.36%
Shoplifting52.03-37.50%
Public order31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9922.22%
Shoplifting83.19166.67%
Vehicle crime42.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.22-25.00%
Shoplifting32.61-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.73550.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.77300.00%
Public order33.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Shoplifting20.58-85.71%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.86133.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.03400.00%
Vehicle crime51.45400.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.93-22.22%
Shoplifting62.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.740.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9628.57%
Vehicle crime92.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.58-75.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.03200.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.960.00%
Other theft52.030.00%
Shoplifting41.450.00%
Bicycle theft31.160.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20247
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 202413
March 20242
February 202414
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 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 2JZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Brookside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Miller'S Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. North Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Old Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Trafalgar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Melton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Broadway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Beech Drive
    Total1
    Public order1