Crime Rate in Leigh West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leigh West

The total recorded crimes in Leigh West, Wigan, UK in June 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jun were:

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

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

  • Belmont Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Leigh West?

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.

Leigh West Crime Statstics

In June 2025 the Leigh West has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.05 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJune 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leigh West)CrimesRank (Leigh West)CrimesRank (Leigh West)
Douglas1 839 159 1
Orrell2 39 639 2
Shevington with Lower GroundNA NA22 227 3
Lowton East2 21 205 11
Aspull New Springs WhelleyNA NA17 311 6
Wigan WestNA NA15 417 4
Golborne and Lowton West1 4NA NA3 13
BrynNA NA4 916 5
Atherton1 511 57 8
Ince1 64 10NA NA
AshtonNA NA6 77 7
Wigan Central1 74 83 14
Standish with LangtreeNA NA2 167 9
HindleyNA NA3 144 12
AbramNA NA4 121 18
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

Leigh West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
August 20241

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.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Leigh West in June 2025

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

1. Belmont Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oxford Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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