Spinney Hills vs Wigston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Spinney Hills Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wigston Leicestershire Police

      Spinney Hills vs Wigston Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Spinney Hills
      Leicestershire Police
      3,679 crimes / 12m
      ↑149.9% trend
      39% 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 Spinney Hills
      B Wigston
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,679
      1,544
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,472
      1,743
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑149.9%
      ↓11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Spinney Hills
      B Wigston
      Violent Crime
      1,257 ↑102%
      602 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      555 ↑234%
      191 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      271 ↑188%
      96 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      146 ↑103%
      57 ↓31%
      Burglary
      73 ↑92%
      82 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      265 ↑79%
      122 ↓19%
      Drugs
      168 ↑175%
      42 ↑110%
      Public Order
      386 ↑135%
      139 ↓5%
      Robbery
      59 ↑247%
      6 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      300 ↑1054%
      154 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      53 ↑563%
      6 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑236%
      14 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑236%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑93%
      25 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wigston is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Spinney Hills safer than Wigston?

      Spinney Hills has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,679 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 Spinney Hills vs Wigston?

      Spinney Hills shows a year-on-year crime trend of +149.9% — 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 Spinney Hills and Wigston?

      In Spinney Hills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,257 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 Spinney Hills and Wigston?

      Spinney Hills recorded 555 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 Spinney Hills vs Wigston?

      Violent crime in Spinney Hills totalled 1,257 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 Spinney Hills and Wigston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Spinney Hills recorded 1,472 crimes (now 3,679, a change of +149.9%). Wigston recorded 1,743 crimes previously (now 1,544, -11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Spinney Hills 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. Spinney Hills has a resolution rate of 39% and Wigston has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Spinney Hills and Wigston?

      Spinney Hills 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 Spinney Hills 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 Spinney Hills or Wigston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Spinney Hills and 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.