Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oxford Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in South Wigston , and the 48th 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 Oxford Drive (LE18 4XW) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 84.1% lower than the South Wigston average (121.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Oxford Drive (LE18 4XW), the main crime hotspot is near Gloucester Crescent. Police recorded 102 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In South Wigston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hindoostan Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Wigston | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Gloucester Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gloucester Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cumberland Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cumberland Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kent Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Northumberland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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