Western vs Wigston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Western Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wigston Leicestershire Police

      Western vs Wigston Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Western
      Leicestershire Police
      3,125 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      24.1% 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 Western
      B Wigston
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,125
      1,544
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,072
      1,743
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.7%
      ↓11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Western
      B Wigston
      Violent Crime
      1,245 ↓6%
      602 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      376 ↑12%
      191 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      161 ↑17%
      96 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      123 ↓30%
      57 ↓31%
      Burglary
      96 ↓9%
      82 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      383 ↑26%
      122 ↓19%
      Drugs
      72 ↓4%
      42 ↑110%
      Public Order
      296 ↑8%
      139 ↓5%
      Robbery
      31 ↑55%
      6 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      202 ↑10%
      154 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑100%
      6 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓14%
      14 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑21%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑2%
      25 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wigston is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Western safer than Wigston?

      Western has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,125 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 Western vs Wigston?

      Western shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.7% — 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 Western and Wigston?

      In Western, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,245 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 Western and Wigston?

      Western recorded 376 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 Western vs Wigston?

      Violent crime in Western totalled 1,245 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 Western and Wigston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Western recorded 3,072 crimes (now 3,125, a change of +1.7%). Wigston recorded 1,743 crimes previously (now 1,544, -11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Western 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. Western has a resolution rate of 24.1% and Wigston has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Western and Wigston?

      Western 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 Western 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 Western or Wigston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Western 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.