DORCHESTER CLOSE, LE8 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 4AG

DORCHESTER CLOSE, LE8 4AG, Blaby has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population. This LE8 4AG 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 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 4AG, encompassing approximately 2391 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE8 4AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Scouting Way with total crimes: 2
  • Welbeck Close with total crimes: 2

DORCHESTER CLOSE, LE8 4AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.85166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In August 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 offences32.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-60.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.18400.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.510.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.9333.33%
Other theft11.670.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.02-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.350.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0228.57%
Public order13.760.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.690.00%
Burglary42.930.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.18250.00%
Vehicle crime12.93-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE8 4AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Scouting Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Welbeck Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wareham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Canning Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Wykeham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1