Greater Hinckley vs Wigston

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Greater Hinckley Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wigston Leicestershire Police

      Greater Hinckley vs Wigston Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Greater Hinckley
      Leicestershire Police
      2,755 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wigston
      Leicestershire Police
      1,544 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greater Hinckley
      B Wigston
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,755
      1,544
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,805
      1,743
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↓11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greater Hinckley
      B Wigston
      Violent Crime
      1,048 ↑5%
      602 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      348 ↑42%
      191 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      184 ↓27%
      96 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      140 ↓26%
      57 ↓31%
      Burglary
      171 ↑57%
      82 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      252 ↑14%
      122 ↓19%
      Drugs
      64 ↓12%
      42 ↑110%
      Public Order
      197 ↓19%
      139 ↓5%
      Robbery
      19 ↑0%
      6 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      222 ↓31%
      154 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓22%
      6 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓45%
      14 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑16%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      58 ↓15%
      25 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wigston is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greater Hinckley safer than Wigston?

      Greater Hinckley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,755 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 Greater Hinckley vs Wigston?

      Greater Hinckley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Greater Hinckley and Wigston?

      In Greater Hinckley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,048 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 Greater Hinckley and Wigston?

      Greater Hinckley recorded 348 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 Greater Hinckley vs Wigston?

      Violent crime in Greater Hinckley totalled 1,048 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 Greater Hinckley and Wigston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greater Hinckley recorded 2,805 crimes (now 2,755, a change of -1.8%). Wigston recorded 1,743 crimes previously (now 1,544, -11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greater Hinckley 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. Greater Hinckley has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Wigston has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greater Hinckley and Wigston?

      Greater Hinckley 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 Greater Hinckley 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 Greater Hinckley or Wigston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greater Hinckley and Wigston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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