PADDOCK CLOSE, LE8 5WZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 5WZ

PADDOCK CLOSE, LE8 5WZ, Blaby has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.39 per 1,000 population. This LE8 5WZ 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 5WZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 5WZ, encompassing approximately 2196 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: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LE8 5WZ 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
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

PADDOCK CLOSE, LE8 5WZ 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2516.3978.57%
Violence and sexual offences811.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.640.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1413.20600.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.730.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.83-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.82100.00%
Public order21.82-33.33%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

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 offences77.29600.00%
Public order33.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Burglary10.91-66.67%
Robbery10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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 behaviour35.92200.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-66.67%

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 order35.01200.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

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 offences64.55500.00%
Bicycle theft12.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

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 crime21.37-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.2050.00%
Vehicle crime42.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

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 offences44.1033.33%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences34.100.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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 offences33.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Shoplifting10.91-75.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.290.00%
Shoplifting42.730.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 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
September 20234

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE8 5WZ 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. 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
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Christopher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1