Oadby and Wigston Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Oadby and Wigston, 5 crimes were reported in May 2024—a rate 38.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a community where daily life carries a lower risk of encountering crime compared to national benchmarks. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.4%) and public order issues (12.5%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a commuter hub and mixed-use district, where public spaces and social interactions play a significant role in shaping crime dynamics. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, as outdoor drinking and socialising intensified. However, the sharp decline in shoplifting and criminal damage and arson—by 45.2% and 32.4% respectively—may indicate seasonal changes, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas or the winding down of spring-related activities. The overall crime rate’s consistency with historical trends for the area suggests that while localized factors influence monthly fluctuations, the broader picture remains one of relative safety. This per-capita perspective is critical for residents: the chance of experiencing a crime in any given month is low, but the distribution across categories—particularly the prominence of violence and sexual offences—demands targeted awareness and community engagement.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in robbery and bicycle theft, both doubling from their April figures. Robbery, which had not been reported in the previous month, rose by 100% to one incident, while bicycle theft climbed from one to two. These spikes may partly explain the 84% rise in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 14.4% of all crimes. Meanwhile, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both declined by over 30%, possibly reflecting seasonal shifts as outdoor drinking and socialising grew in May’s extended evenings. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate of 2.0 per 1,000—30% below the UK average—remains a dominant concern, though the drop from 137 to 122 cases suggests some early success in addressing this category. Public order crimes, meanwhile, edged 11% above the UK average, a minor but notable divergence that could relate to the area’s mix of urban and semi-rural environments.

Oadby and Wigston’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 4.1% decline from 5.4 per 1,000 in April. This translates to roughly 10 crimes reported daily, a figure that, while notable, remains well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 193 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk faced by individuals in the area. When compared to the previous month, the drop in overall crime rate suggests a possible shift in activity patterns, though the rise in anti-social behaviour by 84% complicates this trend. The daily crime count, while consistent with historical norms for the area, highlights the need for localized insights that go beyond aggregate figures. For residents, this means that while the likelihood of encountering crime remains low, certain categories—such as anti-social behaviour—require closer attention, particularly in public spaces where social interactions intensify during May’s longer evenings.