Crime Rate in Wigston Fields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wigston Fields

The total recorded crimes in Wigston Fields, Oadby and Wigston, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigston Fields crime rate of 2.35 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 Fields, encompassing approximately 17,465 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Wigston Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Viking Road with total crimes: 12
  • Heatherley Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Fir Tree Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wigston Fields?

To understand the safety of Wigston Fields, we need to analyze Wigston Fields 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 Fields reported a higher crime volume than the Oadby and Wigston average, with 543 crimes compared to 448. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wigston Fields witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wigston Fields experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oadby and Wigston average, with 471 crimes compared to 429. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wigston Fields witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wigston Fields Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wigston Fields has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 4th out of 9 in the Oadby and Wigston, UK

In 2024, the total Wigston Fields crimes were 543. The crime rate of Wigston Fields in 2024 was 31.09 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Oadby and Wigston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wigston Fields were around 471 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.97 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 4 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 St Wolstan's34 5363 5460 5
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 Fields 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 Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 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 Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202519
January 202515
December 202417
November 202416
October 202416
September 202420
August 202415
July 202411
June 202434
May 202413
April 202418

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wigston Fields in March 2025

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

1. Viking Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Heatherley Grove (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Fir Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rutland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alfreton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Carlton Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lyon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brailsford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B5418 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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