Crime Rate in Oadby and Wigston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oadby and Wigston

The total recorded crimes in Oadby and Wigston, UK in May 2025 are around 360 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oadby and Wigston crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Oadby and Wigston, encompassing approximately 57,747 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (137) incidents (7.87% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
Oadby and Wigston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloucester Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Paddock Street with total crimes: 10

Oadby and Wigston Police Info:

Leicestershire Police

How safe is Oadby and Wigston?

To understand the safety of Oadby and Wigston, we need to analyze Oadby and Wigston crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Oadby and Wigston has recorded 4,484 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 77.65 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 217 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 4,290 crimes with a crime rate of 74.29, ranking it 221 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Oadby and Wigston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicestershire average, with 4484 crimes compared to 8345.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Oadby and Wigston witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Oadby and Wigston had fewer crimes than the Leicestershire average, with 4,290 crimes compared to 7,711. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Oadby and Wigston witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Oadby and Wigston is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Leicestershire, Oadby and Wigston has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Oadby and Wigston Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, South Wigston (99 crimes), and the safest, Oadby Woodlands (12 crimes), is 87 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Oadby and Wigston.

Similarly, the area of South Wigston (99 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Oadby East (23 crimes), with a difference of 76 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Oadby and Wigston.

Most Dangerous Wards:

South Wigston99
Wigston All Saints62
Oadby St Peter's39
Wigston Fields34
Oadby Grange28

Safest Wards:

Oadby Brocks Hill25
Wigston St Wolstan's24
Wigston Meadowcourt24
Oadby Uplands13
Oadby Woodlands12

Most Dangerous Areas:

South Wigston99
Wigston Town80
Oadby South & West64
Wigston North34
Oadby North30

Safest Areas:

Oadby South & West64
Wigston North34
Oadby North30
Wigston Harcourt & Little Hill30
Oadby East23

Oadby and Wigston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Oadby and Wigston has recorded 360 crimes with crime rate of 6.23 ranking 248th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2024, the total Oadby and Wigston crimes were 4,484. The crime rate of Oadby and Wigston in 2024 was 77.65 (year) or 6.47 (month) ranking it 217 danzarous in the UK. Oadby and Wigston ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oadby and Wigston were around 4,290 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.29 (year) or 6.19 (month) ranking 221 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Leicestershire, Oadby and Wigston ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Oadby and Wigston

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Harborough470 85,943 75,256 7
Hinckley and Bosworth751 78,894 47,895 6
Melton344 33,950 63,757 5
Blaby608 48,176 37,778 3
Charnwood1,449 216,905 215,382 2
North West Leicestershire818 110,060 19,619 1

Oadby and Wigston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (137 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (127 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (155 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 132 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (141 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (146 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (146 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (134 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 136 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (260 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202515
February 202519
January 202519
December 202424
November 202433
October 202416
September 202417
August 202425
July 202424
June 202454

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 202513
January 202512
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20248
July 202410
June 202414

A total of 1740 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025137
April 2025127
March 2025155
February 2025132
January 2025112
December 2024114
November 2024141
October 2024146
September 2024146
August 2024134
July 2024136
June 2024260

A total of 396 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202525
March 202532
February 202529
January 202516
December 202435
November 202430
October 202430
September 202430
August 202436
July 202435
June 202462

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 249 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202524
February 202528
January 202518
December 202414
November 20247
October 202424
September 202423
August 202419
July 202419
June 202440

A total of 341 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202518
March 202525
February 202519
January 202535
December 202427
November 202426
October 202427
September 202428
August 202426
July 202431
June 202454

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 516 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202540
March 202542
February 202535
January 202528
December 202436
November 202425
October 202439
September 202444
August 202451
July 202457
June 202482

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 210 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 202514
February 20257
January 202512
December 202416
November 202412
October 202416
September 202417
August 202419
July 202428
June 202442

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 446 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202545
March 202553
February 202525
January 202541
December 202425
November 202437
October 202425
September 202423
August 202442
July 202450
June 202444

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
June 20242

High Crime Locations Oadby and Wigston in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Oadby and Wigston postcode area is presented below.

1. Gloucester Crescent (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Burglary2
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
3. Paddock Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Viking Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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