Humberstone and Hamilton vs Wigston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Humberstone and Hamilton Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wigston Leicestershire Police

      Humberstone and Hamilton vs Wigston Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Humberstone and Hamilton
      Leicestershire Police
      1,940 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      35.6% 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 Humberstone and Hamilton
      B Wigston
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,940
      1,544
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,879
      1,743
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↓11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.6%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Humberstone and Hamilton
      B Wigston
      Violent Crime
      760 ↑1%
      602 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      326 ↑52%
      191 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      81 ↓24%
      96 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓42%
      57 ↓31%
      Burglary
      42 ↓36%
      82 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      226 ↑3%
      122 ↓19%
      Drugs
      97 ↑62%
      42 ↑110%
      Public Order
      184 ↓3%
      139 ↓5%
      Robbery
      16 ↑100%
      6 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      55 ↑34%
      154 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓45%
      6 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑15%
      14 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓21%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓14%
      25 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wigston is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Humberstone and Hamilton safer than Wigston?

      Humberstone and Hamilton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,940 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 Humberstone and Hamilton vs Wigston?

      Humberstone and Hamilton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — 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 Humberstone and Hamilton and Wigston?

      In Humberstone and Hamilton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (760 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 Humberstone and Hamilton and Wigston?

      Humberstone and Hamilton recorded 326 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 Humberstone and Hamilton vs Wigston?

      Violent crime in Humberstone and Hamilton totalled 760 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 Humberstone and Hamilton and Wigston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Humberstone and Hamilton recorded 1,879 crimes (now 1,940, a change of +3.3%). Wigston recorded 1,743 crimes previously (now 1,544, -11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Humberstone and Hamilton 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. Humberstone and Hamilton has a resolution rate of 35.6% and Wigston has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Humberstone and Hamilton and Wigston?

      Humberstone and Hamilton 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 Humberstone and Hamilton 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 Humberstone and Hamilton or Wigston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Humberstone and Hamilton 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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