MERTON WAY, LE8 0NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 0NU

MERTON WAY, LE8 0NU, Harborough has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This LE8 0NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE8 postcode area, which has experienced 273 crimes and a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE8 0NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 0NU, encompassing approximately 2142 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE8 0NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longbreach Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Dairy Way with total crimes: 2

MERTON WAY, LE8 0NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0760.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.73100.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6766.67%
Burglary22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.00200.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-25.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.6033.33%
Public order31.870.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.870.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.20-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.200.00%
Burglary22.80100.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.60-14.29%
Drugs22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6740.00%
Public order13.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.07-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.3333.33%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.270.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE8 0NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longbreach Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dairy Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Thackney Leys
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Finch Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1