What is the crime rate in WN6?

As of February 2026, WN6 has a crime rate of 0.17 per 1,000 residents, based on 7 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in WN6?

The most common crime type in WN6 is Violence and sexual offences with 6 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 85.7% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in WN6?

As of February 2026, WN6 has a crime rate of 0.17 per 1,000 residents, based on 7 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in WN6?

The most common crime type in WN6 is Violence and sexual offences with 6 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 85.7% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

WN6 Crime Intelligence Report

WN6 recorded 7 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 0.17 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 16.7% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 36.4% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

trending_up +16.7% vs last month

Crime Rate

0.17per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

1,089

Within WN6 district

Wigan

42,133

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Mossy Lea Road Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Hind'S Head Avenue Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
Hesketh Drive Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
Robin Hood Lane Map	total: 1 Vehicle crime: 1	1
Appley Lane South Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
Shevington Lane Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

7 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

85.7%

Vehicle Crime

14.3%

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Year-on-Yeartrending_down -36.4%

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