Draycott vs Wigston — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Draycott

DE72 · Derbyshire

20

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft2

Wigston

LE18 · Leicestershire

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Public order18

Draycott has less crime — 20 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wigston recorded substantially more crime than Draycott in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 20, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Draycott sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Wigston has more Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Draycott or Wigston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Draycott recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 20 vs 168 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Draycott is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Draycott and Wigston?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Draycott saw higher rates of Other theft while Wigston had more Public order. Overall, Draycott recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 168).

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