EDGELEY ROAD, LE8 5QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 5QN

EDGELEY ROAD, LE8 5QN, Blaby has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.53 per 1,000 population. This LE8 5QN 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 5QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 5QN, encompassing approximately 2270 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE8 5QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 26
  • Hazelbank Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

EDGELEY ROAD, LE8 5QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2514.5378.57%
Violence and sexual offences411.01-33.33%
Burglary11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.77600.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6450.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.73-33.33%
Public order21.76-33.33%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In June 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 offences66.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6450.00%
Public order31.3250.00%
Burglary11.32-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.640.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.52400.00%
Vehicle crime12.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.3250.00%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.200.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Shoplifting10.88-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.760.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting25
    Public order1
  • 2. Hazelbank Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Royal Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Elms
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edgeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanyon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1