WYKEHAM CLOSE, LE8 4HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 4HT

WYKEHAM CLOSE, LE8 4HT, Blaby has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.05 per 1,000 population. This LE8 4HT 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 4HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 4HT, encompassing approximately 2811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE8 4HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Saxon Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Scouting Way with total crimes: 2

WYKEHAM CLOSE, LE8 4HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences106.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In August 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 offences53.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Drugs11.07-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.76-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In May 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 offences86.4060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 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 offences53.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.9133.33%
Other crime21.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-87.50%

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 offences84.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6933.33%
Public order14.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4712.50%
Burglary43.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences84.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences54.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Saxon Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Scouting Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Welbeck Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wareham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Old Garden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canning Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Wykeham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1