Oadby and Wigston Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Oadby and Wigston in October 2023 reveals a distinct pattern, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 40.2% of all reported crimes, followed by public order incidents at 10.1% and burglary at 9.5%. This balance suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct are more prevalent than property-related crimes, a contrast to some urban centres where property crime often leads. The overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents is 33.8% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s character as a suburban or semi-rural district with lower population density and fewer high-risk environments. Seasonal factors, including the darker evenings of October and the Halloween period, may have influenced the rise in violence and sexual offences. The lower-than-expected burglary rate compared to the UK average could indicate effective local security measures or a lower concentration of high-value targets, such as commercial properties. Meanwhile, the sharp increase in bicycle theft—100% above the UK average—raises questions about whether local cycling infrastructure or events have created new opportunities for such crimes. The crime profile thus illustrates a combination of localised risks and broader demographic factors, with the area’s unique mix of crime types offering insights into its social and physical environment.

Month-on-month, bicycle theft surged by 71.4%, rising from seven to 12 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal activity or shifts in criminal focus. Other theft also rose by 66.7%, with 25 reported cases in October, compared to 15 in September. This suggests a possible reallocation of criminal resources toward property crimes during the month. Burglary, meanwhile, increased by 47.6%, from 21 to 31 incidents, a figure that is 47% above the UK average for this category. This divergence highlights a localised risk that contrasts with the national trend. Conversely, robbery fell by 66.7%, from three to one incident, and shoplifting dropped by 50%, from 20 to 10, indicating a possible seasonal lull in retail-related crimes. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of the area’s crime mix, with property crimes rising while violent crimes remained stable.

Oadby and Wigston’s crime rate in October 2023 fell by 3.4% compared to September, from 5.5 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline suggests a continuation of recent trends, though the pace of reduction has slowed. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 11 crimes per day in October, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime burden. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 188 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average when scaled to population size. This lower exposure aligns with the district’s overall crime rate being 33.8% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent pattern of lower-than-expected criminal activity despite the presence of typical urban crime drivers. The population context further underscores that the area’s crime profile is not proportionate to its size, with fewer incidents per capita than the national benchmark.