WESTLEIGH BUSINESS PARK, LE8 4EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 4EZ

WESTLEIGH BUSINESS PARK, LE8 4EZ, Blaby has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.32 per 1,000 population. This LE8 4EZ 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 4EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 4EZ, encompassing approximately 716 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE8 4EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lime Grove with total crimes: 3

WESTLEIGH BUSINESS PARK, LE8 4EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour522.32-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences36.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.18200.00%
Other theft24.180.00%
Public order12.79-66.67%
Shoplifting11.39-66.67%
Burglary11.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour833.4860.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.16-20.00%
Public order35.580.00%
Shoplifting34.180.00%
Other theft24.18100.00%
Burglary12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour519.53150.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.97-28.57%
Other theft16.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences729.2916.67%
Criminal damage and arson39.76200.00%
Public order34.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.79100.00%
Shoplifting22.79-33.33%
Drugs12.790.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences630.69100.00%
Other theft48.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.580.00%
Shoplifting34.180.00%
Bicycle theft24.180.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order415.34300.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.58-40.00%
Other theft14.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.13400.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.970.00%
Shoplifting24.180.00%
Public order12.790.00%
Burglary11.39-83.33%
Drugs11.390.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary618.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.79-50.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour213.95100.00%
Public order22.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.79-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Robbery11.390.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences513.95-16.67%
Burglary26.970.00%
Other theft12.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences615.3450.00%
Burglary28.370.00%
Other theft12.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences416.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.580.00%
Shoplifting22.790.00%
Other crime12.790.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Cross Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Lime Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winchester Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodbank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1