Operated by: Leicestershire Police

http://www.leics.police.uk/local-policing/south-wigston

South 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

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LPOadbyWigston

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OadbyandWigsonPolice

Telephone: 101

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 will update you via our social media and newsletters on a monthly basis.

We continue to conduct checks and operations with partners such as local councils, trading standards and the DVSA. We also conduct speed checks and use volunteers to conduct speed checks. If you are concerned about speeding you can report your concerns to the Road Safety Partnership at https://www.speedorsafety.com/

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

Come and meet with PCSO Dom to discuss any local concerns you may have and find out what your beat team are doing for you.

Where: Tesco Cafe, Blaby Road

When: 18 January 2025 at 16:00 - 18 January 2025 at 17:00

Community Engagement

Come and meet with PCSO Dom to discuss any local concerns you may have and find out what your beat team are doing for you.

Where: The Menphys Hub, Bassett Street, South Wigston

When: 12 February 2025 at 14:00 - 12 February 2025 at 15:00

Community Engagement

Come and meet with PCSO Dom to discuss any local concerns you may have and find out what your beat team are doing for you.

Where: The Menphys Hub, Bassett Street, South Wigston

When: 29 March 2025 at 11:00 - 29 March 2025 at 12:00