Oadby and Wigston Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Oadby and Wigston recorded 337 crimes across its population of 61,695 residents, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 183 people over the course of the month. This figure places the area’s crime rate at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, 32.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. While the overall rate remains relatively low, the distribution of crime types offers insight into local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (38.6%), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.2%) and public order offences (9.2%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may influence these trends, as extended daylight hours and increased tourism could impact both public order and anti-social behaviour rates. However, the area’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 24% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or other local factors may be at play. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 50% below the UK average, reflecting a strong community cohesion or active local initiatives. Public order offences also sit 18% below the UK average, aligning with the seasonal shift toward outdoor activity. The lower rates of property-related crimes, such as shoplifting (35% below UK average) and vehicle crime (33% below), may indicate a combination of effective retail security measures and lower foot traffic compared to other urban areas. However, the rise in burglary cases by 75% compared to May raises questions about seasonal vulnerabilities, such as increased travel or property neglect during summer. These patterns underscore the combination of local geography, policing, and seasonal rhythms in shaping the area’s crime profile.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 75% compared to May, rising from 12 to 21 incidents. This jump may partly reflect the summer season, as increased travel and holiday absences could leave properties more vulnerable. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 22.5%, from 40 to 31, linked to the extended daylight hours encouraging outdoor activity in the evenings. Violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 38.6% of all reported incidents—24% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 10.9%, from 46 to 41, though this category still sits 50% below the national average. A striking anomaly is the 43% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 2 to 3 cases, which is the only category in the area exceeding the UK average. This outlier highlights the need for targeted interventions in this specific domain.

Oadby and Wigston’s crime rate in June 2024 rose by 5.2% from May’s 5.2 per 1,000 to 5.5 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend. However, this remains 32.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national context. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 11 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 183 residents. This rate, while showing a marginal increase, is still significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the local population. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the 5.2% month-on-month rise, the area’s crime burden remains comparatively light, suggesting that local factors—such as policing strategies or community engagement—may contribute to sustained lower rates despite seasonal fluctuations.