Crime Rate in Lowton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lowton East

The total recorded crimes in Lowton East, Wigan, UK in June 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lowton East crime rate of 0.12 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 Lowton East, encompassing approximately 17,180 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jun were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lowton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Green Road with total crimes: 1
  • Thompson Farm Meadow with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lowton East?

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

  • Relative to Wigan:

    • In 2024, Lowton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wigan average, with 1 crimes compared to 8.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lowton East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Wigan.

    • In 2023, Lowton East had fewer crimes than the Wigan average, with 5 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lowton East recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Wigan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lowton East Crime Statstics

In June 2025 the Lowton East has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Lowton East crimes were 1. The crime rate of Lowton East in 2024 was 0.06 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lowton East were around 5 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.29 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Wigan.

AreaJune 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lowton East)CrimesRank (Lowton East)CrimesRank (Lowton East)
Douglas1 839 159 1
Leigh West2 14 116 10
Orrell2 39 639 2
Shevington with Lower GroundNA NA22 227 3
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

Lowton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In April 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Lowton East in June 2025

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

1. Oak Green Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Thompson Farm Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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