The total recorded crimes in Wigan, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigan crime rate of 0.02 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wigan, encompassing approximately 329,330 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Wigan, we need to analyze Wigan crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Wigan has recorded 158 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 0.48 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 324 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 220 crimes with a crime rate of 0.67, ranking it 316 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.
Relative to Greater Manchester:
In 2024, Wigan reported a higher crime volume than the Greater Manchester average, with 158 crimes compared to 136. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Wigan recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.
In 2023, Wigan had fewer crimes than the Greater Manchester average, with 220 crimes compared to 220. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Wigan recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 9 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Wigan is considered safer compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in Greater Manchester, Wigan has a higher crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Shevington with Lower Ground (2 crimes), and the safest, Worsley Mesnes (1 crimes), is 1 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wigan.
Similarly, the area of Standish North (2 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wigan South (1 crimes), with a difference of 1 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wigan.
| Shevington with Lower Ground | 2 |
| Ashton | 1 |
| Atherton | 1 |
| Hindley | 1 |
| Orrell | 1 |
| Ashton | 1 |
| Atherton | 1 |
| Hindley | 1 |
| Orrell | 1 |
| Worsley Mesnes | 1 |
| Standish North | 2 |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield West | 1 |
| Atherton North | 1 |
| Hindley East | 1 |
| Orrell & Longshaw | 1 |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield West | 1 |
| Atherton North | 1 |
| Hindley East | 1 |
| Orrell & Longshaw | 1 |
| Wigan South | 1 |
In March 2025 the Wigan has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 14545th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.
In 2024, the total Wigan crimes were 158. The crime rate of Wigan in 2024 was 0.48 (year) or 0.04 (month) ranking it 324 danzarous in the UK. Wigan ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.
In 2023, the total crimes in Wigan were around 220 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.67 (year) or 0.06 (month) ranking 316 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Greater Manchester, Wigan ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Wigan
| City | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | |
| Bury | 2 | 10 | 33 | 8 | 37 | 10 |
| Oldham | 5 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 105 | 6 |
| Trafford | 2 | 9 | 30 | 9 | 46 | 9 |
| Tameside | 1 | 8 | 81 | 6 | 80 | 8 |
| Salford | 6 | 7 | 72 | 7 | 104 | 7 |
| Rochdale | 7 | 5 | 84 | 5 | 102 | 5 |
| Bolton | 6 | 4 | 119 | 4 | 156 | 4 |
| Manchester | 6 | 1 | 612 | 1 | 825 | 2 |
| Stockport | 9 | 1 | 142 | 2 | 530 | 1 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 9 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wigan postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |