Crime Rate in Hindley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hindley

The total recorded crimes in Hindley, Wigan, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hindley crime rate of 0.04 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 Hindley, encompassing approximately 24,573 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

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

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

  • Lancaster Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hindley?

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

  • Relative to Wigan:

    • In 2024, Hindley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wigan average, with 3 crimes compared to 8.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hindley recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hindley had fewer crimes than the Wigan average, with 4 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hindley recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hindley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hindley has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.04 ranking 4th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Hindley crimes were 3. The crime rate of Hindley in 2024 was 0.12 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hindley were around 4 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.16 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Wigan.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)
DouglasNA NA39 159 1
Shevington with Lower Ground2 122 227 3
Orrell1 59 639 2
Ashton1 26 77 7
Aspull New Springs WhelleyNA NA17 311 6
Atherton1 311 57 8
Wigan WestNA NA15 417 4
BrynNA NA4 916 5
Worsley Mesnes1 64 131 17
Wigan CentralNA NA4 83 14
Standish with LangtreeNA NA2 167 9
Leigh WestNA NA4 116 10
InceNA NA4 10NA NA
Lowton EastNA NA1 205 11
AbramNA NA4 121 18
Golborne and Lowton WestNA NANA NA3 13
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

Hindley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

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

In December 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hindley in March 2025

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

1. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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