GWENDOLINE DRIVE, LE8 5SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 5SG

GWENDOLINE DRIVE, LE8 5SG, Blaby has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.10 per 1,000 population. This LE8 5SG 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 5SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 5SG, encompassing approximately 2410 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: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE8 5SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 26
  • Royal Drive with total crimes: 1
  • The Elms with total crimes: 1

GWENDOLINE DRIVE, LE8 5SG 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
Shoplifting2514.1078.57%
Violence and sexual offences710.3775.00%
Public order12.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.78600.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 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 offences56.22-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.64250.00%
Public order32.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.240.00%
Burglary10.83-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.73200.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.240.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.07100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-80.00%

In January 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 offences55.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.73200.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Public order20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting25
    Public order1
  • 2. Royal Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Elms
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edgeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stanyon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Christopher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glebe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1