Crime Rate in Wigston Meadowcourt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wigston Meadowcourt

The total recorded crimes in Wigston Meadowcourt, Oadby and Wigston, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigston Meadowcourt crime rate of 3.15 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 Wigston Meadowcourt, encompassing approximately 10,165 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wigston Meadowcourt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Meadow with total crimes: 4
  • Broughton Field with total crimes: 3
  • Yarwell Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wigston Meadowcourt?

To understand the safety of Wigston Meadowcourt, we need to analyze Wigston Meadowcourt crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Oadby and Wigston:

    • In 2024, Wigston Meadowcourt demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oadby and Wigston average, with 329 crimes compared to 448.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wigston Meadowcourt recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wigston Meadowcourt had fewer crimes than the Oadby and Wigston average, with 413 crimes compared to 429. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wigston Meadowcourt recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oadby and Wigston, Wigston Meadowcourt has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wigston Meadowcourt Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wigston Meadowcourt has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 6th out of 9 in the Oadby and Wigston, UK

In 2024, the total Wigston Meadowcourt crimes were 329. The crime rate of Wigston Meadowcourt in 2024 was 32.37 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Oadby and Wigston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wigston Meadowcourt were around 413 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.63 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Oadby and Wigston.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oadby and Wigston)CrimesRank (Oadby and Wigston)CrimesRank (Oadby and Wigston)
South Wigston74 21,082 1908 1
Wigston All Saints76 1653 2574 2
Oadby St Peter's48 3535 4512 3
Wigston Fields41 4543 3471 4
Wigston St Wolstan's34 5363 5460 5
Oadby Grange31 7349 6278 8
Oadby Brocks Hill22 8290 8341 7
Oadby Woodlands8 10166 10183 9
Oadby Uplands13 9174 9150 10

Wigston Meadowcourt Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 202413
August 202411
July 20246
June 202432
May 202415
April 202417

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20242
June 20244

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20246
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wigston Meadowcourt in March 2025

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

1. Long Meadow (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Broughton Field (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Yarwell Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Boulter Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Meadow Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Wolstan'S Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Culworth Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Bilsdale Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Europa Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Ashurst Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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