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 May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigston St Wolstan's crime rate of 1.31 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wigston St Wolstan's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burgess Street with total crimes: 4
  • Two Steeples Square with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Wigston St Wolstan's has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.31 ranking 7th out of 9 in the Oadby and Wigston, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigston St Wolstan's)CrimesRank (Wigston St Wolstan's)CrimesRank (Wigston St Wolstan's)
South Wigston99 11,082 1908 1
Wigston All Saints62 2653 2574 2
Oadby St Peter's39 3535 4512 3
Wigston Fields34 4543 3471 4
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

Wigston St Wolstan's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202514
February 202513
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 202412
September 202417
August 202414
July 202411
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20243
July 20241

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wigston St Wolstan's in May 2025

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

1. Burgess Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Two Steeples Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Maromme Square (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gibson Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Penney Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Grange Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Farleigh Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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