Crime Rate in Abram: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abram

The total recorded crimes in Abram, Wigan, UK in January 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abram crime rate of 0.06 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 Abram, encompassing approximately 16,628 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Abram Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 1

How safe is Abram?

To understand the safety of Abram, we need to analyze Abram crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wigan:

    • In 2024, Abram demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wigan average, with 4 crimes compared to 8.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Abram witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Abram had fewer crimes than the Wigan average, with 1 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Abram recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wigan, Abram has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Abram Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Abram has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Abram crimes were 4. The crime rate of Abram in 2024 was 0.24 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abram were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.06 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Wigan.

AreaJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)
DouglasNA NA39 159 1
Winstanley2 1NA NA1 20
Orrell2 29 639 2
Shevington with Lower GroundNA NA22 227 3
Aspull New Springs WhelleyNA NA17 311 6
Golborne and Lowton West2 3NA NA3 13
Wigan WestNA NA15 417 4
Lowton East1 41 205 11
BrynNA NA4 916 5
AthertonNA NA11 57 8
Ince1 64 10NA NA
AshtonNA NA6 77 7
Tyldesley1 7NA NANA NA
Wigan Central1 84 83 14
Standish with LangtreeNA NA2 167 9
Leigh WestNA NA4 116 10
HindleyNA NA3 144 12
Worsley MesnesNA NA4 131 17
AtherleighNA NA2 183 15
Astley Mosley CommonNA NA3 15NA NA
PembertonNA NA2 172 16
Leigh SouthNA NA1 191 19
Leigh EastNA NA1 21NA NA

Abram Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Abram in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abram postcode area is presented below.

1. Hillcrest (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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