Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wigston has less crime — 168 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Wigston in April 2026 — 310 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36), while Wigston has more Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigston recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 168 vs 310 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wigston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wigston recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 310).