Crime Rate in Aspull New Springs Whelley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aspull New Springs Whelley

The total recorded crimes in Aspull New Springs Whelley, Wigan, UK in July 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aspull New Springs Whelley crime rate of 0.32 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 Aspull New Springs Whelley, encompassing approximately 12,651 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Aspull New Springs Whelley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayflower Cottages with total crimes: 3
  • Horsham Grove with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aspull New Springs Whelley?

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

  • Relative to Wigan:

    • In 2024, Aspull New Springs Whelley reported a higher crime volume than the Wigan average, with 17 crimes compared to 8. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aspull New Springs Whelley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Wigan.

    • In 2023, Aspull New Springs Whelley's crime count was consistent with the Wigan average of 11 crimes, showing a similar crime level to other areas in the city. Furthermore, Aspull New Springs Whelley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Wigan.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wigan, Aspull New Springs Whelley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Aspull New Springs Whelley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aspull New Springs Whelley has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Aspull New Springs Whelley crimes were 17. The crime rate of Aspull New Springs Whelley in 2024 was 1.34 (year) or 0.11 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aspull New Springs Whelley were around 11 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.87 (year) or 0.07 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Wigan.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aspull New Springs Whelley)CrimesRank (Aspull New Springs Whelley)CrimesRank (Aspull New Springs Whelley)
Douglas2 239 159 1
Orrell1 59 639 2
Shevington with Lower Ground1 622 227 3
Hindley1 33 144 12
Wigan WestNA NA15 417 4
Ince1 44 10NA NA
BrynNA NA4 916 5
AthertonNA NA11 57 8
AshtonNA NA6 77 7
Tyldesley1 7NA NANA NA
Wigan CentralNA NA4 83 14
Standish with LangtreeNA NA2 167 9
Leigh WestNA NA4 116 10
Lowton EastNA NA1 205 11
AbramNA NA4 121 18
Golborne and Lowton WestNA NANA NA3 13
Worsley MesnesNA NA4 131 17
AtherleighNA NA2 183 15
Astley Mosley CommonNA NA3 15NA NA
PembertonNA NA2 172 16
Leigh SouthNA NA1 191 19
WinstanleyNA NANA NA1 20
Leigh EastNA NA1 21NA NA

Aspull New Springs Whelley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

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

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246

High Crime Locations Aspull New Springs Whelley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aspull New Springs Whelley postcode area is presented below.

1. Mayflower Cottages (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Horsham Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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