Rushey Mead vs South Wigston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Rushey Mead Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      South Wigston Leicestershire Police

      Rushey Mead vs South Wigston Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Rushey Mead
      Leicestershire Police
      1,639 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.2% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Wigston
      Leicestershire Police
      944 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      37.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rushey Mead
      B South Wigston
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,639
      944
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,330
      1,016
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.2%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      37.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rushey Mead
      B South Wigston
      Violent Crime
      552 ↑19%
      345 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      243 ↑44%
      131 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      98 ↑1%
      61 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      77 ↓24%
      38 ↓42%
      Burglary
      63 ↓9%
      60 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↑41%
      62 ↓10%
      Drugs
      46 ↑48%
      33 ↑120%
      Public Order
      141 ↑29%
      68 ↓33%
      Robbery
      19 ↑46%
      4 ↓64%
      Shoplifting
      182 ↑52%
      100 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑56%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓15%
      12 ↑71%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑63%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑52%
      20 ↓53%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Wigston is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rushey Mead safer than South Wigston?

      Rushey Mead has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,639 crimes in the last 12 months. South Wigston has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 944 crimes. South Wigston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rushey Mead vs South Wigston?

      Rushey Mead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Wigston shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rushey Mead and South Wigston?

      In Rushey Mead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (552 incidents). In South Wigston, it is Violent Crime (345 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rushey Mead and South Wigston?

      Rushey Mead recorded 243 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Wigston recorded 131. 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 Rushey Mead vs South Wigston?

      Violent crime in Rushey Mead totalled 552 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 345 in South Wigston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rushey Mead and South Wigston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rushey Mead recorded 1,330 crimes (now 1,639, a change of +23.2%). South Wigston recorded 1,016 crimes previously (now 944, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rushey Mead and South 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. Rushey Mead has a resolution rate of 30.8% and South Wigston has 37.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rushey Mead and South Wigston?

      Rushey Mead falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. South 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 Rushey Mead and South 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 Rushey Mead or South Wigston on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.