DOVEDALE AVENUE, LE8 4DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 4DE

DOVEDALE AVENUE, LE8 4DE, Blaby has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This LE8 4DE 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 4DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 4DE, encompassing approximately 2911 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE8 4DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 2

DOVEDALE AVENUE, LE8 4DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.72-28.57%
Other theft31.720.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.93800.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.09-12.50%
Public order42.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Other theft31.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.90-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.7533.33%
Public order41.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.3750.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.93-8.33%
Burglary33.780.00%
Shoplifting31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.9671.43%
Criminal damage and arson54.12150.00%
Shoplifting41.7233.33%
Burglary31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.840.00%
Shoplifting32.400.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.24-12.50%
Public order32.40200.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.75400.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order10.69-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5342.86%
Public order63.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In December 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 offences76.180.00%
Other theft52.400.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Grove Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stretton Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Saxon Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Darley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Auburn Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hazlemere Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Old Garden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1