Wigston Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wigston's crime rate for June 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 20.7% below the UK average of 8.2. This relatively low rate, despite the summer season's usual association with increased activity, suggests that local factors may be contributing to a more stable crime environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.1%) and shoplifting (9.5%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—typically correlates with higher crime rates in many areas, but Wigston's figures deviate from this pattern. This may be attributed to the area's urban character and the presence of local amenities that could deter certain types of crime. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and shoplifting—both 43% and 3% below UK averages respectively—further indicate that community dynamics or policing strategies may be influencing outcomes. However, the slight increase in violent crime compared to the previous month, alongside the notable 100% rise in bicycle theft, signals areas requiring closer monitoring. These developments are consistent with the area's seasonal rhythms, as summer holidays and increased foot traffic in public spaces may create opportunities for targeted crimes.

June 2024 saw a sharp 100% increase in bicycle theft, with one incident reported compared to none in May. This spike may partly explain the rise in vehicle crime, which jumped 55.6% to 14 incidents. While violent crimes remained the most prevalent category (39% of total), the 66.7% surge in drug-related offences highlights an emerging concern. Anti-social behaviour, however, decreased by 20%, possibly linked to the end of school holidays and reduced public gatherings. The breakdown also shows that property crimes (84 incidents) now constitute a smaller share of total crimes than violent offences, reflecting a shift in the crime mix. Wigston's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) is 6% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may be mitigating some violent crime trends despite the overall increase in specific categories.

Wigston's crime rate for June 2024 rose slightly to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% increase from the previous month's 6.4. This translates to roughly eight crimes reported per day across the built-up area, a figure that reflects the community's ongoing exposure to criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 153 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents relative to the population. While this rate remains 20.7% below the UK average, the upward trend in specific categories warrants attention. The population context also reveals that the area's size—35,357 residents—means even small absolute changes in crime numbers can have measurable impacts on local communities. Daily crime counts, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, provide a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur, offering residents a concrete reference for awareness and preparedness.