Total Crime Rate
93.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Horwood Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Wigston Fields , and the 43rd highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Horwood Close (LE18 3QP) in the last 12 months was 93.5 per 1,000 residents and was 26.4% higher than the Wigston Fields average (74.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 61.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 88.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Horwood Close (LE18 3QP), the main crime hotspot is near Shenley Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wigston Fields| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Oakwood Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Attenborough Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterloo Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Horwood Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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