Crime Rate in Wigston St Wolstan's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wigston St Wolstan's

The total recorded crimes in Wigston St Wolstan's, Oadby and Wigston, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigston St Wolstan's crime rate of 1.85 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 St Wolstan's, encompassing approximately 18,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Wigston St Wolstan's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Bramcote Road with total crimes: 3
  • Two Steeples Square with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wigston St Wolstan's?

To understand the safety of Wigston St Wolstan's, we need to analyze Wigston St Wolstan's 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 St Wolstan's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oadby and Wigston average, with 363 crimes compared to 448.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wigston St Wolstan's witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wigston St Wolstan's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oadby and Wigston average, with 460 crimes compared to 429. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wigston St Wolstan's witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wigston St Wolstan's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wigston St Wolstan's has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 5th out of 9 in the Oadby and Wigston, UK

In 2024, the total Wigston St Wolstan's crimes were 363. The crime rate of Wigston St Wolstan's in 2024 was 19.78 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Oadby and Wigston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wigston St Wolstan's were around 460 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.07 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking 5 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 Meadowcourt32 6329 7413 6
Oadby Grange31 7349 6278 8
Oadby Brocks Hill22 8290 8341 7
Oadby Woodlands8 10166 10183 9
Oadby Uplands13 9174 9150 10

Wigston St Wolstan's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 202412
September 202417
August 202414
July 202411
June 202414
May 202412
April 202416

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Wigston St Wolstan's in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wigston St Wolstan's postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bramcote Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Two Steeples Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
5. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Weldon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Brighton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leicester Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Farleigh Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Breedon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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