Operated by: Leicestershire Police
http://www.leics.police.uk/local-policing/south-wigstonSouth Wigston has a variety of retail facilities and areas of important light industry. It also has a well established residential community, which includes the Fairfield Estate.
The neighbourhood also includes the newly opened HMP Fosse Way, Blaby Road Park and community hubs like the Salvation Army centre, which incorporates a youth club.
Contact Details
Telephone: 101
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LPOadbyWigston
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OadbyandWigsonPolice
Email: [email protected]
Current Priorities
Issue
You have told us that Road Safety is a priority, this includes things like Speeding, Insurance, MOT and driving offences.
Action
We have conducted patrols, speeding checks and dealing with road safety matters across the beat. We have also completed speeding operations. We have had a successful Fatal4 operation and also undertaken speeding operations with the PCSO's and volunteers in the community.
Issue
You have told us that Anti-Social behaviour causes you concern. This can be things like excessive noise, parties, smoking drugs and more. We will be working with partners to ensure we can tackle these issues and prevent them occurring again.
Action
The beat team have also conducted Patrols and Beat events around the area of Tesco and Blaby Road Park as a reassurance to the community. The beat team have also visited South Wigston College where we have liaised with the college about educating young people about the dangers of Knife Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour.
The local beat team have been monitoring issues around Gloucester Crescent regarding Parking issue where we have advised motorists about the issues caused to the local residents.
The Beat team have also spoken to various young people around Gloucester Crescent about the issue with Anti Social Behaviour near to the shops and the park. Having spoken to individuals and also teamed with local Partners with the Council who also played a part in reducing ASB.
Issue
You told us that you were concerned about vehicle crime. This can be theft of motor vehicles or theft from motor vehicles, this also includes theft of tools from vans and theft of catalytic convertors.
Action
We conduct regular patrols of the areas where offences have occurred, we also use covert and overt tactics to target offences and this has already resulted in arrested and recovery of property. We will continue to do this going forward, particularly into the winter months when nights are darker.
We have recently purchased, with support of the community safety partnership, crime prevention items. These include number plate screws, to make it harder to steal number plates as well as faraday pouches. The pouches are available at our crime prevention events or from the police stations. Please check our events for when beat meetings/crime prevention events are happening. If you have concerns about crime in your area please contact your local team.
Upcoming Events
Community Engagement Event
Come and discuss any issues or concerns you may have with a member of your neighbourhood policing team
Where: Tesco Cafe, Blaby Road, South Wigston
When: 9 August 2025 at 12:00 - 9 August 2025 at 13:00
Community Engagement
If you have anything you wish to discuss face-to-face with a member of your beat team, PCSO Dom will be available at Wigston Police Station between 3pm and 6pm on Thursday 21st August
Where: Wigston Police Station
When: 21 August 2025 at 15:00 - 21 August 2025 at 18:00
Community Engagement
If you have anything you wish to discuss face-to-face with a member of your beat team, PCSO Dom will be available at Wigston Police Station between 10am and 1pm on Saturday 6th September
Where: Wigston Police Station
When: 6 September 2025 at 10:00 - 6 September 2025 at 13:00
South Wigston Residents' Forum
Come and speak with local police and councilors to discuss any concerns you may have
Where: TBC
When: 29 October 2025 at 18:30 - 29 October 2025 at 20:00
Christmas Capers South Wigston
Christmas Capers returns to South Wigston within the Borough of Oadby & Wigston on Saturday 6th December 2025.
A great community event for local community, providing great atmosphere with entertainment for all the family of all ages.
Light Switch on takes place at 5.30pm
Lots of stalls inside five different locations
Where: South Wigston
When: 6 December 2025 at 13:00 - 6 December 2025 at 18:00