Crime Rate in South Wigston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Wigston

The total recorded crimes in South Wigston, Oadby and Wigston, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Wigston crime rate of 6.41 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 South Wigston, encompassing approximately 15,445 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
South 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is South Wigston?

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

  • Relative to Oadby and Wigston:

    • In 2024, South Wigston reported a higher crime volume than the Oadby and Wigston average, with 1,082 crimes compared to 448. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Wigston witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other areas in the Oadby and Wigston.

    • In 2023, South Wigston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oadby and Wigston average, with 908 crimes compared to 429. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Wigston witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other areas in the Oadby and Wigston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Wigston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Wigston has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 6.41 ranking 1th out of 9 in the Oadby and Wigston, UK

In 2024, the total South Wigston crimes were 1,082. The crime rate of South Wigston in 2024 was 70.05 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Oadby and Wigston.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Wigston were around 908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.79 (year) or 4.90 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Oadby and Wigston.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Wigston)CrimesRank (South Wigston)CrimesRank (South Wigston)
Wigston All Saints62 2653 2574 2
Oadby St Peter's39 3535 4512 3
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

South Wigston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
February 20255
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202513
March 202528
February 202535
January 202534
December 202429
November 202438
October 202443
September 202428
August 202445
July 202439
June 202450
May 202426

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 202512
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 202415
August 20249
July 202412
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202514
February 20258
January 202511
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 202422
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 202512
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
May 20244

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20254
February 202511
January 20255
December 202412
November 202413
October 20248
September 20246
August 202414
July 20247
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations South Wigston in May 2025

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

1. Gloucester Crescent (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Burglary2
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Weir Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Saffron Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
6. Keel Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Bassett Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wright Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Mill Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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