WHITTLE CLOSE, LE8 6JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 6JA

WHITTLE CLOSE, LE8 6JA, Blaby has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This LE8 6JA 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 6JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 6JA, encompassing approximately 2788 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE8 6JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • King Street with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

WHITTLE CLOSE, LE8 6JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.17166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4350.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.08-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.87-12.50%
Burglary22.510.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.870.00%
Burglary21.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.590.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.300.00%
Burglary32.15200.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.30200.00%
Public order32.15200.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.23100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1050.00%
Burglary42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.940.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE8 6JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. King Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brooklands Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Meteor Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winterburn Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broadbent Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Warwick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grove Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Earle Smith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wootton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Phipps Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cannam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1