The total recorded crimes in Leigh West, Wigan, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leigh West crime rate of 0.05 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 Leigh West, encompassing approximately 40,397 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Leigh West, we need to analyze Leigh West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Wigan:
In 2024, Leigh West 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, Leigh West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Wigan.
In 2023, Leigh West had fewer crimes than the Wigan average, with 6 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Leigh West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Wigan.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Wigan, Leigh West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Leigh West has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.05 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK
In 2024, the total Leigh West crimes were 4. The crime rate of Leigh West in 2024 was 0.10 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Wigan.
In 2023, the total crimes in Leigh West were around 6 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.15 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Wigan.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Leigh West) | Crimes | Rank (Leigh West) | Crimes | Rank (Leigh West) | |
| Douglas | NA | NA | 39 | 1 | 59 | 1 |
| Orrell | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 39 | 2 |
| Shevington with Lower Ground | NA | NA | 22 | 2 | 27 | 3 |
| Aspull New Springs Whelley | 1 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 6 |
| Wigan West | NA | NA | 15 | 4 | 17 | 4 |
| Bryn | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 5 |
| Atherton | NA | NA | 11 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Pemberton | 1 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 16 |
| Winstanley | 1 | 6 | NA | NA | 1 | 20 |
| Ashton | 1 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Abram | 1 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 18 |
| Wigan Central | NA | NA | 4 | 8 | 3 | 14 |
| Standish with Langtree | NA | NA | 2 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Ince | NA | NA | 4 | 10 | NA | NA |
| Lowton East | NA | NA | 1 | 20 | 5 | 11 |
| Hindley | NA | NA | 3 | 14 | 4 | 12 |
| Golborne and Lowton West | NA | NA | NA | NA | 3 | 13 |
| Worsley Mesnes | NA | NA | 4 | 13 | 1 | 17 |
| Atherleigh | NA | NA | 2 | 18 | 3 | 15 |
| Astley Mosley Common | NA | NA | 3 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Leigh South | NA | NA | 1 | 19 | 1 | 19 |
| Leigh East | NA | NA | 1 | 21 | NA | NA |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Leigh West postcode area is presented below.