Crime Rate in Douglas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Douglas

The total recorded crimes in Douglas, Wigan, UK in April 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Douglas 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 Douglas, encompassing approximately 35,201 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Douglas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 1
  • Pool Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Douglas?

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

  • Relative to Wigan:

    • In 2024, Douglas reported a higher crime volume than the Wigan average, with 39 crimes compared to 8. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Douglas witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Wigan.

    • In 2023, Douglas experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wigan average, with 59 crimes compared to 11. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Douglas witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Wigan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Douglas Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Douglas has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Douglas crimes were 39. The crime rate of Douglas in 2024 was 1.11 (year) or 0.09 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Douglas were around 59 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.68 (year) or 0.14 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Wigan.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Douglas)CrimesRank (Douglas)CrimesRank (Douglas)
Orrell1 59 639 2
Shevington with Lower Ground1 622 227 3
Ashton1 26 77 7
Aspull New Springs WhelleyNA NA17 311 6
Leigh East1 31 21NA NA
Wigan West1 715 417 4
Lowton East1 41 205 11
BrynNA NA4 916 5
AthertonNA NA11 57 8
Wigan CentralNA NA4 83 14
Standish with LangtreeNA NA2 167 9
Leigh WestNA NA4 116 10
InceNA NA4 10NA NA
HindleyNA NA3 144 12
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

Douglas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In November 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Douglas in April 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pool Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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