Oadby and Wigston Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Oadby and Wigston’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 27.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.6. This performance, while modest, aligns with the area’s historical trend of maintaining a crime profile significantly below national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (11%) and other theft (9.5%). These figures suggest a continued focus on addressing interpersonal crime, though the sharp rise in 'other theft' highlights the need for vigilance in this area. Seasonal factors, including the timing of Black Friday shopping and the approach of Bonfire Night, likely influenced patterns, with shoplifting and theft-related crimes seeing notable increases. The overall crime rate’s stability, despite these fluctuations, may reflect the area’s character as a mixed-use district with a combination of urban and suburban features. While the lower-than-average rates for burglary, vehicle crime, and anti-social behaviour indicate effective community engagement or policing strategies, the 100% rise in other thefts underscores the importance of targeted awareness campaigns around property security. The contrast between the UK’s generally higher rates for property crime and Oadby and Wigston’s performance suggests that local initiatives, such as community policing or retail security partnerships, may contribute to this disparity. As November’s darker evenings and seasonal events wane, the focus may shift to maintaining these gains while addressing emerging trends in theft-related crimes.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 100% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 16 to 32 incidents. This sharp uptick, coupled with a 48% rise in shoplifting, may partly reflect the impact of Black Friday shopping, which typically sees heightened retail activity and associated crime. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 70.8%, from 24 to 7 incidents, a drop that contrasts with the seasonal increase in foot traffic. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42% of all crimes, though they were 11% below the UK average. The significant decrease in anti-social behaviour (35.9%) and vehicle crime suggests that local policing efforts or environmental factors, such as reduced evening visibility, may have contributed to these trends. Residents may find the 77% reduction in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a marked improvement in this category compared to the UK average.

Oadby and Wigston’s crime rate for November 2024 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7. This decline, while modest, reflects a continued trend of stability in the area’s crime profile. Daily crime figures averaged 11 incidents per day over the month, a rate that remains consistent with recent months. When scaled to the local population of 61,695, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 184 residents. This ratio provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in local policing or community engagement. The drop in vehicle crime, which fell by 70.8% from October, may partly explain the overall rate’s slight decline. However, the sharp rise in other thefts underscores the need for targeted awareness around property security, particularly as seasonal factors like Black Friday shopping influence criminal activity patterns.