Crime Rate in Oadby St Peter's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oadby St Peter's

The total recorded crimes in Oadby St Peter's, Oadby and Wigston, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oadby St Peter's crime rate of 3.88 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 St Peter's, encompassing approximately 10,058 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Oadby St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wigston Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sandhurst Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Oadby St Peter's?

To understand the safety of Oadby St Peter's, we need to analyze Oadby St Peter'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, Oadby St Peter's reported a higher crime volume than the Oadby and Wigston average, with 535 crimes compared to 448. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Oadby St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Oadby and Wigston.

    • In 2023, Oadby St Peter's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oadby and Wigston average, with 512 crimes compared to 429. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Oadby St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 9 other areas in the Oadby and Wigston.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oadby and Wigston, Oadby St Peter's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Oadby St Peter's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Oadby St Peter's has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 3.88 ranking 3th out of 9 in the Oadby and Wigston, UK

In 2024, the total Oadby St Peter's crimes were 535. The crime rate of Oadby St Peter's in 2024 was 53.19 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Oadby and Wigston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oadby St Peter's were around 512 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.90 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Oadby and Wigston.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oadby St Peter's)CrimesRank (Oadby St Peter's)CrimesRank (Oadby St Peter's)
South Wigston99 11,082 1908 1
Wigston All Saints62 2653 2574 2
Wigston Fields34 4543 3471 4
Wigston St Wolstan's24 7363 5460 5
Oadby Grange28 5349 6278 8
Wigston Meadowcourt24 8329 7413 6
Oadby Brocks Hill25 6290 8341 7
Oadby Woodlands12 10166 10183 9
Oadby Uplands13 9174 9150 10

Oadby St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 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 (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences 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 (22 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 202511
December 20244
November 202411
October 202422
September 202420
August 20248
July 202418
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202510
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Oadby St Peter's in May 2025

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

1. Wigston Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Sandhurst Street (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Churchill Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Meadow View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Valentine Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Mount Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Brooksby Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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