Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilton Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Oadby Uplands , and the 60th 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 Wilton Close (LE2 4ST) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 35.1% lower than the Oadby Uplands average (34.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilton Close (LE2 4ST), the main crime hotspot is near Malham Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Oadby Uplands| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dart Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nene Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ann'S Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tiverton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tiverton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Derwent Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Burton Close | — |
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