Oadby and Wigston Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Oadby and Wigston recorded 331 crimes, equating to 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents—a figure that places the district 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, combined with the area's population of 61,695, suggests a community where crime remains a less frequent concern compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.9% of all reports (122 incidents), a figure that is 30% below the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime may be influenced by local factors such as community demographics or seasonal activity. Shoplifting (10.9%) and anti-social behaviour (10.6%) followed closely, with both categories showing significant deficits compared to UK averages. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have contributed to patterns in violent crime, as increased outdoor activity could influence both victimisation and policing priorities. However, the sharp increase in burglary (25 incidents) and the 186% surge in bicycle theft (9 incidents) highlight areas where local conditions may be diverging from national trends, linked to seasonal mobility or targeted crime patterns. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within both geographical and temporal frameworks, rather than relying solely on numerical comparisons.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 66.7% compared to the previous month, rising from 15 to 25 incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), highlights a potential local factor influencing property crime, such as seasonal activity in residential areas. Conversely, other crime fell by 70.0%, dropping from 10 to 3 reports, suggesting a possible reduction in low-level incidents during the summer months. Bicycle theft also rose by 12.5%, reaching 9 incidents—186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may be linked to increased cycling during warmer weather, though no definitive causal link can be established. Meanwhile, robbery saw a 100.0% increase, rising from zero to three incidents, a figure that, while small, warrants attention given its sharp rise. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with some categories aligning with national trends while others diverge sharply.

Oadby and Wigston's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.0% decline from the previous month's 5.8 per 1,000. This monthly reduction aligns with broader trends observed in similar areas during early summer, when seasonal activity patterns may influence reporting rates. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 11 crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 61,695, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 186 residents—a statistic that offers a tangible measure of risk relative to the area's size. This rate remains lower than the UK average, with the 33.3% deficit underscoring the district's comparative safety. However, the consistency of this figure across months suggests that underlying factors—such as community policing efforts or local infrastructure—may be playing a stabilising role in maintaining these levels.