Crime in Wigston: statistics, rates and trends
2,556 crimes were recorded in Wigston in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (949), anti-social behaviour (351) and shoplifting (253) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 828th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wigston | Oadby and Wigston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,556 | 3,776 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.3 | 61.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 37,961 | 61,695 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wigston peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,002 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,539). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,556 | 67.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,863 | 75.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,845 | 74.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,951 | 77.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,002 | 79.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,539 | 66.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,566 | 67.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,687 | 70.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,753 | 72.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 253 |
| July 2026 | 220 |
| June 2026 | 238 |
| May 2026 | 241 |
| April 2026 | 212 |
| March 2026 | 210 |
| February 2026 | 226 |
| January 2026 | 191 |
| December 2025 | 202 |
| November 2025 | 200 |
| October 2025 | 184 |
| September 2025 | 179 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (50% below) and other crime (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 53 to 69, while vehicle crime fell from 137 to 94 and shoplifting fell from 351 to 253.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 949 | 25.0 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 351 | 9.2 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 253 | 6.7 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 244 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 201 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 174 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Burglary | 109 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Drugs | 69 | 1.8 | 3.3 | +30% |
| Other crime | 44 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Wigston; the highest is Enderby and Narborough (157.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Glen (42.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wigston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby | 1,340 | 52.6 | -22% |
| Countesthorpe | 352 | 44.5 | -34% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 925 | 59.9 | -11% |
| Leicester | 49,035 | 115.6 | +72% |
| Great Glen | 245 | 42.6 | -37% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,895 | 157.9 | +134% |
| Fleckney | 308 | 56.5 | -16% |
| Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe | 710 | 55.5 | -18% |
Of the 5 areas within Wigston, South Wigston had the highest crime rate (94.6 per 1,000) and Wigston Meadowcourt the lowest (39.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston | Neighbourhood | 8,626 | 816 | 94.6 |
| Wigston All Saints | Neighbourhood | 6,101 | 496 | 81.3 |
| Wigston Fields | Neighbourhood | 7,174 | 459 | 64.0 |
| Wigston St Wolstan's | Neighbourhood | 6,960 | 374 | 53.7 |
| Wigston Meadowcourt | Neighbourhood | 7,360 | 291 | 39.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Wigston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (153).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 153 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 140 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 82 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 61 |
| On or near Gloucester Crescent | 60 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Burgess Street | 44 |
| On or near Boulter Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Shackerdale Road | 37 |
| On or near Viking Road | 37 |
Of the 2,205 crimes in Wigston with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 351 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 809 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 656 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 271 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 152 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 91 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 39 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Wigston has an estimated population of 37,961 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wigston average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wigston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wigston a safe place to live?
Wigston recorded 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 828th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wigston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 949 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (351).
Is crime in Wigston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wigston was down 11% on the year before: 2,556 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,863 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wigston?
About 37,961 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wigston?
Wigston is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.