Oadby and Wigston Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 saw a 2.6% rise in Oadby and Wigston's overall crime rate to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 17.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with the Easter period and spring weather contributing to heightened outdoor activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.1% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 2.9 per 1,000 is 12% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial zones, where public spaces and social interactions could amplify such incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed with 11.2% of total crimes, a rate 41% below the UK average, reflecting the district's lower population density and community-focused policing efforts. Public order offences, at 10.9% of total crimes, showed a 9% increase above the UK average, tied to the Easter holiday's impact on public gatherings and events. The seasonal context of April—marked by warmer weather and increased foot traffic—likely contributed to these patterns, though the overall crime rate remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. This suggests that while certain categories have seen upward trends, the area's broader crime profile remains stable, with systemic factors such as local infrastructure and community engagement likely playing a role in mitigating more severe crime.

April 2023 marked sharp increases in specific crime categories, with theft from the person doubling from one to two incidents—a 100% rise—and possession of weapons jumping from zero to four, also a 100% increase. Vehicle crime surged by 84.6%, rising from 13 to 24 incidents, a significant shift that may reflect heightened outdoor activity during the Easter period. These trends contrast with notable declines in burglary (-31.8%) and bicycle theft (-50%), likely influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced daylight hours and altered commuter patterns. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking divergence from UK averages: violence and sexual offences in the area are 12% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 41% below. This imbalance suggests that local dynamics—such as the district's mix of residential and commercial zones—may be shaping distinct crime profiles. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas with increased vehicle presence and public spaces where theft from the person has doubled.

Oadby and Wigston's crime rate in April 2023 rose 2.6% month-on-month to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a marginal increase from 6.1 in March. This places the area 17.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the district's lower overall crime profile. On a daily basis, the area recorded 13 crimes per day in April, a figure that, while stable, remains below the UK's broader context. Monthly exposure shows that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 161 residents, a rate that aligns with the area's demographic distribution and urban-suburban mix. The population of 61,695 further contextualises these figures, highlighting that the district's crime profile remains relatively low compared to other parts of the UK. This stability, despite the small upward shift in April, suggests that local factors—such as seasonal activity patterns—may have had a limited impact on crime dynamics.