Fosse vs Wigston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Fosse vs Wigston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fosse safer than Wigston?
Fosse has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,748 crimes in the last 12 months. Wigston has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,544 crimes. Wigston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Fosse vs Wigston?
Fosse shows a year-on-year crime trend of +84.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wigston shows -11.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Fosse and Wigston?
In Fosse, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,224 incidents). In Wigston, it is Violent Crime (602 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fosse and Wigston?
Fosse recorded 486 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wigston recorded 191. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Fosse vs Wigston?
Violent crime in Fosse totalled 1,224 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 602 in Wigston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Fosse and Wigston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fosse recorded 2,029 crimes (now 3,748, a change of +84.7%). Wigston recorded 1,743 crimes previously (now 1,544, -11.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fosse and Wigston?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Fosse has a resolution rate of 38.7% and Wigston has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Fosse and Wigston?
Fosse falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Wigston is covered by Leicestershire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Fosse and Wigston?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Fosse or Wigston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fosse and Wigston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.