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Crime in Oadby

Oadby had 784 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 2 Oadby and Wigston areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% below the middle Oadby and Wigston area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

LE2, Oadby and Wigston · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Oadby

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71.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 2Oadby and Wigston rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common267 in 3 months

Month by month

252 Mar 233 Apr 231 May 266 Jun 228 Jul 290 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Oadby. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence26734%
anti-social behaviour10614%
shoplifting8311%
criminal damage739%
theft729%
public order648%
burglary476%
vehicle crime253%

Oadby against Oadby and Wigston

TypeOadby per 1,000Middle Oadby and Wigston areaChange
Violence24.330.3▲ 8%
Burglary4.34.3▲ 38%
Vehicle crime2.32.5▼ 4%
Anti-social behaviour9.614▲ 18%
Theft and robbery7.67.6▲ 22%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Clarendon Park138.9▲ 13%
South Knighton124.4▲ 23%
Stoneygate84▲ 12%
Wigston81.9▲ 12%
Oadby71.3▲ 9%
Evington64.2▲ 12%
Knighton59.7▲ 21%
See every Oadby and Wigston area ranked on the crime in Oadby and Wigston page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Oadby a safe area?

Oadby had about 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 2 Oadby and Wigston areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Oadby?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (267), followed by anti-social behaviour (106) and shoplifting (83).