Oadby and Wigston
At a glance, population and employment estimates for Oadby and Wigston.
- Population
- 57,313
- People in Employment
- 24,865 (71.2%)
- People Inactive
- 8,620 (24.7%)
- People Unemployed
- 1,425 (4.1%)
- Number Of Jobs
- 19k
- Median Salary
- £25,683
- Mean Salary
- £27,819
Crime Statistics
Housing Statistics
Business & Salaries
Crime Statistics
You can view the number of crimes per crime type for this year and the previous. You can also see the trend for each crime type, which shows if crimes committed are getting better, worse or no change.
We also list all of the parliamentary wards for Oadby and Wigston. You'll be able to see the crimes for this year so far and also how many crimes per 1000 people.
If you need to see crimes on a street level, you can use the interactive crime map which shows you crimes and their outcome.
Crime rate by type in Oadby and Wigston for 2024
Oadby and Wigstons most common type of crime is: Violence and sexual offences. In 2023 there were 2,011 crimes and in 2022 there were 1,885 crimes. Which is an increase of 126 crimes.
| Crime Type | Previous Year | Crimes This Year | Trend vs previous year |
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| Violence and sexual offences | 2,011 | 146 |
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| Criminal damage and arson | 439 | 43 |
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| Other theft | 308 | 30 |
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| Anti-social behaviour | 363 | 30 |
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| Public order | 526 | 28 |
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| Shoplifting | 187 | 22 |
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| Vehicle crime | 218 | 19 |
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| Burglary | 313 | 11 |
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| Drugs | 130 | 7 |
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| Bicycle theft | 55 | 6 |
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| Theft from the person | 26 | 3 |
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| Robbery | 16 | 2 |
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| Possession of weapons | 34 | 2 |
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| Other crime | 101 | 1 |
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Number of crimes for Electoral Wards in Oadby and Wigston
Think of Electoral Wards as the boundaries your local councillors represent in your area. Electoral Wards will help you get a better picture of how much crime takes place in and around the places you live.
South Wigston has the highest crime rate of all the wards in Oadby and Wigston, with 998 crimes and 124 crimes per 1000 people. Whilst Oadby Uplands has 163 crimes and 36 crimes per 1000 people.
| Name | Crimes in 2024 | Crimes per 1000 people |
|---|---|---|
| South Wigston | 62 | 8 |
| Wigston All Saints | 54 | 10 |
| Wigston Fields | 46 | 7 |
| Wigston St Wolstan's | 41 | 6 |
| Oadby St Peter's | 38 | 8 |
| Wigston Meadowcourt | 38 | 6 |
| Oadby Brocks Hill | 31 | 7 |
| Oadby Grange | 16 | 3 |
| Oadby Uplands | 15 | 3 |
| Oadby Woodlands | 9 | 2 |
Crime map for Oadby and Wigston
Showing crimes from the beginning of the year up until 2024-07. Each Marker on the map represents a crime. Click on the marker to find out more about the crime. Please note, all crime locations are approximate.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year. You can also see property prices over time using our interactive chart.
Average property prices by year for Oadby and Wigston
The average property price in Oadby and Wigston is lower than the UK average of: £290,000. A low average house price could be an indicator of a less wealthy area. Crime rates could also be higher in such areas.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £454,653.50 | £266,792.08 | £202,462.53 | £162,839.11 |
| 2022 | £428,688.85 | £254,219.59 | £193,976.58 | £157,603.08 |
| 2021 | £380,375.07 | £226,537.61 | £173,943.50 | £147,629.52 |
| 2020 | £351,199.03 | £211,423.16 | £161,297.54 | £142,082.84 |
| 2019 | £339,266.94 | £204,106.91 | £155,754.78 | £140,579.56 |
| 2018 | £331,631.78 | £199,092.30 | £152,070.65 | £139,656.92 |
| 2017 | £308,986.75 | £185,275.94 | £142,214.46 | £132,831.54 |
| 2016 | £287,227.83 | £172,645.91 | £133,431.93 | £121,388.27 |
| 2015 | £268,930.09 | £161,576.91 | £125,354.81 | £114,516.76 |
| 2014 | £254,511.24 | £153,194.37 | £119,598.29 | £109,630.66 |
| 2013 | £240,184.73 | £143,879.16 | £112,142.48 | £103,330.03 |
| 2012 | £241,875.57 | £145,064.19 | £113,462.82 | £106,113.71 |
| 2011 | £243,228.48 | £144,425.23 | £112,670.81 | £107,189.58 |
| 2010 | £237,688.44 | £142,475.97 | £111,766.18 | £107,086.26 |
Property prices over time for Oadby and Wigston
Showing crimes from 2010 up until July 2024. You can use the interactive chart to zoom in on a timeframe to see greater detail.
Employment and Annual Salary information for Oadby and Wigston
The median salary in Oadby and Wigston is £25,683 and the mean salary in Oadby and Wigston is £27,819.00. The median value is a better indicator of salary in a region since the mean salary can be skewed by a small number of people that are high earners.
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 19k
- Median Salary
- £25,683
- Annual Percentage Change
- 15.2%
- Mean Salary
- £27,819
Salary comparison between Oadby and Wigston and East Midlands
See how Oadby and Wigston compares to the rest of East Midlands. Jobs per thousand, median and mean salary as well as annual percentage vs last year.
The highest median salary in East Midlands is £30,908 in Rutland UA and the lowest median salary is £0 in Bolsover. Oadby and Wigston ranks 21 out of 35 in terms of median salary.
| Location | Annual Percentage Change | Mean Salary | Annual Percentage Change | ||
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| Rutland UA | 11k | £30,908 | 4.7% | £36,856 | 14.4% |
| Blaby | 36k | £30,007 | 20.8% | £33,438 | 13.7% |
| Rushcliffe | 40k | £29,621 | 2.9% | £35,292 | -2.1% |
| South Derbyshire | 47k | £29,320 | 2.1% | £31,510 | -2.5% |
| West Northamptonshire UA | 143k | £28,755 | 7.9% | £34,500 | 6.8% |
| North West Leicestershire | 42k | £28,733 | 12.2% | £33,352 | 14.7% |
| Broxtowe | 43k | £28,259 | 8.6% | £32,863 | 1.2% |
| Charnwood | 60k | £28,227 | 16.2% | £29,989 | 9.6% |
| West Lindsey | 35k | £28,101 | 4.3% | £29,966 | 1.6% |
| Harborough | 36k | £27,985 | -2.8% | £37,702 | 13.2% |
| North Northamptonshire UA | 119k | £27,764 | 6.4% | £30,994 | 0.2% |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 41k | £27,537 | 5.0% | £29,830 | 2.9% |
| Erewash | 42k | £27,509 | 4.9% | £31,794 | 6.3% |
| Lincoln | 44k | £27,419 | 27.5% | £28,480 | 15.8% |
| Derby UA | 77k | £26,759 | 1.1% | £29,456 | 0.8% |
| North East Derbyshire | 32k | £26,320 | 2.6% | £30,033 | 2.7% |
| North Kesteven | 41k | £26,310 | -2.7% | £29,318 | 0.0% |
| High Peak | 33k | £26,052 | 10.3% | £30,521 | 11.0% |
| South Holland | 36k | £25,986 | 4.4% | £29,194 | -1.3% |
| South Kesteven | 49k | £25,848 | 6.2% | £31,086 | 8.7% |
| Ashfield | 40k | £25,813 | 10.0% | £28,767 | 8.4% |
| Chesterfield | 37k | £25,190 | 10.1% | £28,490 | 8.3% |
| Newark and Sherwood | 41k | £25,031 | 5.4% | £28,722 | -0.4% |
| Gedling | 39k | £24,699 | 6.4% | £28,056 | 5.1% |
| Derbyshire Dales | 20k | £24,601 | 10.0% | £27,735 | -8.0% |
| Mansfield | 38k | £24,588 | 12.8% | £26,832 | 12.1% |
| Bassetlaw | 41k | £24,515 | 0.0% | £27,210 | 9.2% |
| Amber Valley | 48k | £24,512 | -0.2% | £29,444 | -1.1% |
| East Lindsey | 41k | £23,900 | 18.6% | £27,584 | 21.9% |
| Boston | 0k | £23,676 | 4.4% | £25,400 | 6.4% |
| Leicester UA | 90k | £23,175 | 9.3% | £25,906 | 7.5% |
| Melton | 0k | £22,569 | 18.6% | £28,043 | 25.3% |
| Nottingham UA | 69k | £22,243 | 3.9% | £24,376 | 4.0% |
| Bolsover | 27k | £0 | 0.0% | £25,947 | -6.2% |
See how Oadby and Wigston compares to other areas in East Midlands
Number of businesses by industry for Oadby and Wigston
You can swipe right on the table to view all the rows
| Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing | Production | Construction | Motor Trades | Wholesale | Retail | Transport & Storage | Accommodation & Food | Information & Communication | Finance & Insurance | Property | Professional, Scientific & Technical | Business administration | Public Administration & Defence | Education | Health | Arts & Entertainment |
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| 10 | 205 | 270 | 75 | 200 | 190 | 135 | 110 | 140 | 45 | 95 | 265 | 140 | 0 | 45 | 175 | 110 |