Nuneaton vs Wigston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Nuneaton

CV10 · Warwickshire

317

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences102
  • Shoplifting74
  • Anti-social behaviour47

Wigston

LE18 · Leicestershire

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Wigston has less crime — 168 vs 317 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nuneaton recorded notably higher crime than Wigston in April 2026 — 317 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nuneaton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (74), 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 Nuneaton or Wigston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigston recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 168 vs 317 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Nuneaton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wigston had more Public order. Overall, Wigston recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 317).

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