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Wigston Policing Unit

Welcome to Oadby and Wigston local policing unit

Wigston local policing unit polices the growing residential communities of Wigston, South Wigston and Oadby.

The area includes a wide range of shops, restaurants, public houses, religious centres, schools and health and leisure facilities. The area also includes some light industry.

On the western boundary, the LPU covers the Glen Parva Young Offenders Centre.

Our Spring/Summer 2010 newsletters are now ready and can be found on the neighbourhood beat pages. Please take the time to read your newsletters and find out what we've been up to over the last six months in your neighbourhood

Oadby and Wigston news

  • Online webchat to discuss traffic issues in your area
    Following the success of previous webchats Leicestershire Constabulary will be holding another online discussion live on Wednesday 1 September.
    Issued 31/08/10
  • Angling novices meet world’s best
    A group of youths who were trying out angling for the first time as part of a disorder prevention project had a bonus encounter with one of the sport’s leading lights. Four times world champion Bob Nudd was fishing in a neighbouring part of Holly Farm Fishery, Ashby Magna, and agreed to meet the youngsters aged 9 to 16 and have his photo taken with them.
    Issued 23/08/10
  • Simple precautions deter burglars
    Taking very basic precautions greatly reduces your chances of being victim of burglary. In the past seven days, more than half of the home burglaries or attempted burglaries in south Leicestershire were due to offenders entering a property through unlocked doors or windows, or talking their way in.
    Issued 18/08/10

Oadby and Wigston appeals