LE8 5YX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 5YX

LE8 5YX, Oadby and Wigston has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 88.31 per 1,000 population. This LE8 5YX 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 5YX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 5YX, encompassing approximately 554 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE8 5YX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burgess Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Paddock Street with total crimes: 4

LE8 5YX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1688.310.00%
Public order728.84133.33%
Criminal damage and arson612.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.81200.00%
Shoplifting510.81-37.50%
Other theft49.010.00%
Burglary27.210.00%
Other crime23.600.00%
Vehicle crime13.60-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1677.50100.00%
Shoplifting828.84-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson414.420.00%
Other theft47.21100.00%
Public order37.210.00%
Other crime25.41100.00%
Burglary23.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime23.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.60-60.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting30115.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences854.07-57.89%
Burglary614.42500.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.81-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson49.01100.00%
Public order37.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime35.4150.00%
Other theft25.41-33.33%
Other crime13.600.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%
Theft from the person11.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1995.52-9.52%
Shoplifting1234.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour921.63125.00%
Public order516.22-44.44%
Other theft39.0150.00%
Vehicle crime25.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.60-60.00%
Burglary13.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2195.52-12.50%
Public order937.85-30.77%
Shoplifting816.22-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson514.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime37.210.00%
Other theft25.410.00%
Theft from the person13.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24126.1641.18%
Shoplifting1843.25200.00%
Public order1332.441200.00%
Anti-social behaviour623.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.8166.67%
Burglary49.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1773.89-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour630.64200.00%
Shoplifting610.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.810.00%
Other theft35.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime25.410.00%
Public order13.60-83.33%
Theft from the person11.800.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1882.900.00%
Shoplifting1032.44150.00%
Public order618.02-45.45%
Other theft410.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.210.00%
Burglary25.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.600.00%
Other crime13.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1890.11-10.00%
Public order1132.4457.14%
Other theft519.820.00%
Shoplifting49.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime37.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.4150.00%
Burglary35.41-50.00%
Other crime25.410.00%
Drugs13.60-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20108.140.00%
Shoplifting1236.0520.00%
Public order721.63250.00%
Burglary612.62200.00%
Other theft510.81400.00%
Drugs49.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.21-33.33%
Other crime23.60100.00%
Theft from the person13.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.80-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2077.50-4.76%
Shoplifting1036.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.02-25.00%
Vehicle crime25.41-50.00%
Burglary23.60100.00%
Public order23.60100.00%
Other theft13.60-66.67%
Drugs11.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.80-75.00%
Other crime11.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2184.7116.67%
Shoplifting537.85-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour49.01300.00%
Vehicle crime47.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.21100.00%
Drugs37.2150.00%
Other theft35.41200.00%
Public order15.41-80.00%
Burglary11.80-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1881.100.00%
Shoplifting832.440.00%
Public order514.420.00%
Burglary39.010.00%
Other crime25.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.600.00%
Drugs23.600.00%
Other theft13.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20248
June 202419
May 202421
April 202424
March 202417
February 202418
January 202418
December 202320
November 202320
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 202413
March 20241
February 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202430
June 202412
May 20248
April 202418
March 20246
February 202410
January 20244
December 202312
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Burgess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Paddock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Collaton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Finson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Davenport Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Pochins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heatherley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Gas Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Willow Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Long Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bushloe End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Parlour Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Elizabeth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Penney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kings Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Ramsdean Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bull Head Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Spring Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Junction Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Blunt'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1