Crime in Wigan: Crime Rate & Statistics 2026
Wigan is among the safer areas in England and Wales, recording 10 crimes in April 2026. This places Wigan at #311 of 331 local authorities in England and Wales. Violence & Sexual Offences accounts for the largest share of crime at 50.0% of all offences recorded. Crime is up 25.0% compared to the same period last year.
Key Statistics
- assignment10 crimes recorded in April 2026
- trending_upCrime up 25.0% year-on-year
Total Crimes
10Annual Crime Rate
Active Postcodes
Within wigan district
Greater Manchester
Estimated population
12-Month Crime Trend
Interactive Crime Map
District ViewIncident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Crank Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Ladybarn Avenue Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Kiveton Drive Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Mesnes Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Gresley Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Morris Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Holbeach Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Delphside Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near A5106 Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown
April 2026Crime Analysis: Wigan
Violence & Sexual Offences accounts for more than a third of all recorded crime in Wigan (50.0%). Criminal Damage & Arson (30.0%) and Other Theft (20.0%) are the next most common categories.
Compared to the same period last year, crime in Wigan has risen sharply — by 25.0%. The 12-month trend chart above shows where this change is concentrated across individual offence categories.
All figures are published monthly by Greater Manchester Police through the Police.uk open data platform and cross-referenced with ONS 2021 Census population estimates to produce the per-resident rates above. Data typically appears 1–2 months after the end of the recording period.
Expert Safety Insights
Ward Safety Rankings
8 wardsHighest Crime
| # | Ward | Crimes | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worsley Mesnes | 1 | — |
| 2 | Wigan Central | 1 | — |
| 3 | Orrell | 3 | — |
| 4 | Hindley Green | 1 | — |
| 5 | Hindley | 1 | — |
Safest Wards
| Ward | Crimes | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| shield | Ashton | 1 | — |
| shield | Aspull New Springs Whelley | 1 | — |
| shield | Golborne and Lowton West | 1 | — |
| shield | Hindley | 1 | — |
| shield | Hindley Green | 1 | — |
Growth Analysis
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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.
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