WELFORD ROAD, LE8 4FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 4FS

WELFORD ROAD, LE8 4FS, Blaby has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population. This LE8 4FS 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 4FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 4FS, encompassing approximately 2045 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE8 4FS area, explore the LE8 4FS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE8 4FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Saxon Gardens with total crimes: 2

WELFORD ROAD, LE8 4FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.8433.33%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Other crime21.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.75-12.50%
Public order53.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.440.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%

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 offences810.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.9133.33%
Public order41.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.9650.00%
Drugs11.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.22-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour34.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-25.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7383.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.3833.33%
Other theft21.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.98-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8220.00%
Shoplifting32.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-33.33%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.75-28.57%
Public order32.44200.00%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-50.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.31-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson43.42100.00%
Shoplifting31.960.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Public order10.98-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.78160.00%
Public order46.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.80400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4425.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.89-66.67%
Burglary21.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.750.00%
Shoplifting25.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 202413
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Saxon Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Auburn Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Hazlemere Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Old Garden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1