Crime Rate in Leigh West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leigh West

The total recorded crimes in Leigh West, Wigan, UK in September 2024 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leigh West crime rate of 0.02 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 Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leigh West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 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.

AreaSeptember 202420242023
CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)
DouglasNA NA39 159 1
OrrellNA NA9 639 2
Shevington with Lower GroundNA NA22 227 3
Aspull New Springs WhelleyNA NA17 311 6
Wigan WestNA NA15 417 4
BrynNA NA4 916 5
AthertonNA NA11 57 8
AshtonNA NA6 77 7
Wigan CentralNA NA4 83 14
Standish with LangtreeNA NA2 167 9
InceNA NA4 10NA NA
Lowton EastNA NA1 205 11
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
Leigh EastNA NA1 21NA NA

Leigh West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 3 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

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Leigh West in September 2024

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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