THE SQUARE, LE8 5RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 5RN

THE SQUARE, LE8 5RN, Blaby has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.48 per 1,000 population. This LE8 5RN 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 5RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 5RN, encompassing approximately 2002 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE8 5RN area, explore the LE8 5RN Area information page.
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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: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE8 5RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 26
  • Shetland Way with total crimes: 2
  • Fairisle Way with total crimes: 2

THE SQUARE, LE8 5RN 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2518.4878.57%
Violence and sexual offences712.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.50100.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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
Shoplifting1414.48600.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.99100.00%
Public order23.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.99-50.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.00-66.67%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.99200.00%
Burglary31.5050.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.50-50.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.500.00%
Bicycle theft13.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0050.00%
Burglary21.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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 offences33.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
April 20243
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 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
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
March 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting25
    Public order1
  • 2. Shetland Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fairisle Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Royal Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Elms
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edgeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanyon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1