THE DICKEN, LE8 6LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE8 6LE

THE DICKEN, LE8 6LE, Blaby has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This LE8 6LE 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 6LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE8 6LE, encompassing approximately 2043 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LE8 6LE area, explore the LE8 6LE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LE8 6LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • King Street with total crimes: 2

THE DICKEN, LE8 6LE 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 offences810.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96200.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.38-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-88.89%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.70175.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.380.00%
Public order34.40200.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.96100.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.30100.00%
Other theft35.870.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences67.8350.00%
Burglary42.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.3833.33%
Public order31.960.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.38-40.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 offences55.38-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.4550.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.87-50.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.77166.67%
Burglary43.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9633.33%
Other theft21.960.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.470.00%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 202412
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 202312
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. King Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brooklands Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Albert Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Station Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winterburn Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Broadbent Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Warwick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Earle Smith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1