Oadby and Wigston Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Oadby and Wigston's crime profile in January 2026 reveals a marked contrast between violent and property-related offences, with the former dominating the local landscape. At 4.8 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 29.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community-specific factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.8% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing property-related incidents, which collectively made up 29.1% of the total. This imbalance may reflect a combination of seasonal dynamics — such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail activity — alongside broader societal trends affecting interpersonal violence in urban areas. The seasonal context of January, with its shorter days and lower outdoor activity, aligns with the lower frequency of public order and vehicle-related crimes, which are typically more common during periods of increased foot traffic or extended daylight. However, the persistence of violent crime at such a high proportion suggests that targeted interventions may be necessary to address underlying social or economic factors contributing to this trend. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also feature prominently, albeit at rates 35% and 17% below the UK average, respectively, indicating that while these issues are present, they are not as pervasive as in other parts of the country.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person rising by 100% from zero to one incident, a rare occurrence that may reflect seasonal anomalies or isolated incidents. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 55% compared to the previous month, potentially linked to reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours typical of January. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent offences accounting for 45.8% of all incidents — significantly higher than property-related crimes, which make up 29.1% of the total. This disparity may indicate ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal violence, despite the area's overall lower crime rate compared to the UK average. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000) is 12% lower than Oadby and Wigston's rate (2.2 per 1,000), suggesting a nuanced picture where local violent crime trends diverge from national patterns.

Oadby and Wigston's crime rate in January 2026 remained stable at 4.8 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month, reflecting consistent patterns in local policing and community dynamics. Daily crime activity averaged 10 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported crimes in a way that highlights the area's relative safety compared to other regions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 209 residents, a monthly exposure rate that positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average when considering the 6.8 per 1,000 figure. This statistic, when scaled to the local population of 61,695, suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is lower here than in many similar-sized communities. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, particularly in managing property-related offences, which have seen a notable reduction compared to UK benchmarks.