Total Crime Rate
41.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dorset Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in South Wigston , and the 87th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dorset Avenue (LE18 4WF) in the last 12 months was 41.2 per 1,000 residents and was 66.1% lower than the South Wigston average (121.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dorset Avenue (LE18 4WF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Glenborne Road, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cheshire Drive (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In South Wigston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Suffolk Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Radnor Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sussex Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Glenborne Road | Under investigation |
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