Wigston vs Cotgrave & Wiverton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Wigston Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Cotgrave & Wiverton Nottinghamshire Police

      Wigston vs Cotgrave & Wiverton Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Wigston
      Leicestershire Police
      1,425 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Cotgrave & Wiverton
      Nottinghamshire Police
      79 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wigston
      B Cotgrave & Wiverton
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,425
      79
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,745
      92
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↓14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wigston
      B Cotgrave & Wiverton
      Violent Crime
      564 ↓16%
      18 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      173 ↓18%
      13 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      98 ↑10%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      55 ↓36%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      70 ↓7%
      13 ↑1200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↓16%
      19 ↑138%
      Drugs
      42 ↑91%
      2
      Public Order
      140 ↑5%
      1 ↓50%
      Robbery
      7 ↓22%
      0
      Shoplifting
      107 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑0%
      2
      Other Crime
      23 ↓8%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wigston safer than Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Wigston has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,425 crimes in the last 12 months. Cotgrave & Wiverton has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 79 crimes. Cotgrave & Wiverton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wigston vs Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Wigston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cotgrave & Wiverton shows -14.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wigston and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      In Wigston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (564 incidents). In Cotgrave & Wiverton, it is Criminal Damage & Arson (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wigston and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Wigston recorded 173 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cotgrave & Wiverton recorded 13. 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 Wigston vs Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Violent crime in Wigston totalled 564 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Cotgrave & Wiverton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wigston and Cotgrave & Wiverton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wigston recorded 1,745 crimes (now 1,425, a change of -18.3%). Cotgrave & Wiverton recorded 92 crimes previously (now 79, -14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wigston and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      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. Wigston has a resolution rate of 24.3% and Cotgrave & Wiverton has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wigston and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Wigston falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Cotgrave & Wiverton is covered by Nottinghamshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Wigston and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      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 Wigston or Cotgrave & Wiverton on a crime map?

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

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