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 February 2026 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigston St Wolstan's crime rate of 1.91 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wigston St Wolstan's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandown Road with total crimes: 4
  • Heathfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Oadby and Wigston.

    • 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 areas in the Oadby and Wigston.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wigston St Wolstan's)CrimesRank (Wigston St Wolstan's)CrimesRank (Wigston St Wolstan's)
South WigstonNA NA1,082 1908 1
Wigston All SaintsNA NA653 2574 2
Oadby St Peter'sNA NA535 4512 3
Wigston FieldsNA NA543 3471 4
Wigston MeadowcourtNA NA329 7413 6
Oadby GrangeNA NA349 6278 8
Oadby Brocks HillNA NA290 8341 7
Oadby WoodlandsNA NA166 10183 9
Oadby UplandsNA NA174 9150 10

Wigston St Wolstan's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
October 20255
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202611
December 20256
November 20257
October 20258
September 20256
August 202514
July 202521
June 20255
May 20254
April 20258
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20251
November 20255
October 20255
September 20253
July 20258
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20256
November 20256
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
September 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20257
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Wigston St Wolstan's in February 2026

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

1. Sandown Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Heathfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Maromme Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Two Steeples Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sandy Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grasmere Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Penney Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Mapleton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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