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 July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigston Fields 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 Fields, encompassing approximately 17,465 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Wigston Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • West Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Oadby and Wigston.

    • 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 areas in the Oadby and Wigston.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wigston Fields has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigston Fields)CrimesRank (Wigston Fields)CrimesRank (Wigston Fields)
South Wigston68 11,082 1908 1
Wigston All Saints54 3653 2574 2
Oadby St Peter's36 5535 4512 3
Wigston St Wolstan's45 4363 5460 5
Wigston Meadowcourt36 6329 7413 6
Oadby Grange26 7349 6278 8
Oadby Brocks Hill17 8290 8341 7
Oadby Woodlands12 10166 10183 9
Oadby Uplands12 9174 9150 10

Wigston Fields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202516
April 202521
March 202515
February 202519
January 202515
December 202417
November 202416
October 202416
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 20255
April 202512
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Wigston Fields in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. West Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Westfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Kenneth Gamble Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Abington Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Fir Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Viking Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Clarkes Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Rutland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Aylestone Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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