WIGSTON STREET, LE8 5RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 5RQ

WIGSTON STREET, LE8 5RQ, Blaby has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.90 per 1,000 population. This LE8 5RQ 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 5RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 5RQ, encompassing approximately 1957 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: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LE8 5RQ 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
  • Hazelbank Road with total crimes: 2

WIGSTON STREET, LE8 5RQ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2518.9078.57%
Violence and sexual offences512.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-66.67%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting1415.83600.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.15100.00%
Vehicle crime33.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53200.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In July 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 offences35.62-57.14%
Public order21.53100.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.580.00%
Burglary11.02-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

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
Burglary34.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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 order24.090.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.09400.00%
Vehicle crime22.55100.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

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 crime45.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.04200.00%
Burglary21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.060.00%
Shoplifting11.530.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

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 offences33.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Shoplifting11.02-75.00%

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
Shoplifting46.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.040.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft 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 5RQ 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. Hazelbank Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fairisle Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Royal Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Elms
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edgeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanyon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1