WESTFIELD AVENUE, LE8 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 5PL

WESTFIELD AVENUE, LE8 5PL, Blaby has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.55 per 1,000 population. This LE8 5PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE8 postcode area, which has experienced 291 crimes and a crime rate of 5.59 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE8 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 5PL, encompassing approximately 2163 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE8 5PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leela Close with total crimes: 3
  • Broadfield Way with total crimes: 2
  • The Vineries with total crimes: 2

WESTFIELD AVENUE, LE8 5PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences45.55-33.33%
Burglary21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences66.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.770.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.24-80.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6366.67%
Public order44.620.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences64.160.00%
Burglary22.770.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.7720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.70-37.50%
Burglary12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.93166.67%
Public order23.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.62-25.00%
Burglary31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.93-33.33%
Other theft31.8550.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.08-66.67%
Other theft22.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.400.00%
Public order28.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 202318

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 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
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE8 5PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leela Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Broadfield Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Vineries
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Christopher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Field Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Thomas Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Penfold Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1