Wigston Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Wigston's crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 10.5% below the UK average, a position that reflects both the area's characteristics and seasonal dynamics. This per-capita perspective translates to a daily risk of 9 crimes for every 35,357 residents, or roughly one crime for every 130 people over the course of the month. The most significant crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.5% of all reported incidents—9% above the UK average. This may be partly explained by the summer season, when public spaces are more crowded due to festivals and tourism. Anti-social behaviour, at 14.7% of total crimes, remained 29% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with Wigston's built-up area status and potential community-focused interventions. Shoplifting, meanwhile, saw a 38% increase compared to the UK average, likely linked to the town's retail presence and increased foot traffic during peak summer months. The seasonal context of July—schools out, tourism at its height, and festivals in full swing—likely contributes to the higher incidence of violent crime and lower rates of vehicle-related offences, which dropped 49% below the UK average. These patterns suggest that while Wigston's overall crime rate remains relatively low, specific vulnerabilities emerge during periods of heightened public activity, requiring targeted awareness and prevention strategies.

July 2025 saw a sharp rise in theft from the person, with one reported incident—a 100% increase from June. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities in public spaces during peak summer activity. Meanwhile, burglary decreased by 35%, aligning with a broader trend of property crimes falling below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour remained 29% below the UK average, a consistent feature in Wigston's crime profile, possibly linked to community engagement initiatives or local policing strategies. The contrast between rising violent crime (9% above UK average) and falling vehicle crime (49% below UK average) suggests a shift in criminal activity towards more immediate, person-focused offences. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 100% increase in theft from the person—this underscores the need for heightened vigilance in crowded areas, particularly during festivals and events that draw larger crowds.

Wigston's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 19.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.5 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, 9 crimes were reported over the 31 days of July, equating to roughly one crime for every 130 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk: a resident has a 1-in-130 chance of experiencing a reported crime within their community during July. The population context is critical here—Wigston's 35,357 residents mean that even small changes in crime rates can have measurable impacts on individual risk. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests areas for closer monitoring, particularly in categories like violence and theft from the person, which saw notable increases. This comparison underscores the importance of tracking trends over time to understand how local factors, such as seasonal events or changes in policing, influence crime dynamics.