Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE2 · Leicester
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wigston has less crime — 168 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
Oadby recorded notably higher crime than Wigston in April 2026 — 321 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oadby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (50), 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 Oadby — 168 vs 321 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Oadby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Oadby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wigston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wigston recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 321).