February 2026 Source: Police.uk
WN5 Crime Intelligence Report
WN5 recorded 8 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 0.18 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 50.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 50.0% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
8trending_down -50.0% vs last month
Crime Rate
0.18per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
1,069
Within WN5 district
Wigan
44,887
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| A571 Map | total: 3 Other theft: 3 | 3 |
| Bradshaw Street Map | total: 1 Drugs: 1 | 1 |
| Greenfield View Map | total: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| Ashfield Crescent Map | total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| Beacon Road Map | total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| Pingot Road Map | total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
3
37.5%
Other Theft
3
37.5%
Drug Offences
1
12.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
1
12.5%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -50.0%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -50.0%
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