The total recorded crimes in Pemberton, Wigan, UK in May 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pemberton crime rate of 0.03 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 Pemberton, encompassing approximately 28,824 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 Pemberton, we need to analyze Pemberton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Wigan:
In 2024, Pemberton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wigan average, with 2 crimes compared to 8.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pemberton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Wigan.
In 2023, Pemberton had fewer crimes than the Wigan average, with 2 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pemberton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Wigan.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Wigan, Pemberton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Stable changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Pemberton has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK
In 2024, the total Pemberton crimes were 2. The crime rate of Pemberton in 2024 was 0.07 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Wigan.
In 2023, the total crimes in Pemberton were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.07 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Wigan.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Pemberton) | Crimes | Rank (Pemberton) | Crimes | Rank (Pemberton) | |
| Douglas | NA | NA | 39 | 1 | 59 | 1 |
| Orrell | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 39 | 2 |
| Shevington with Lower Ground | NA | NA | 22 | 2 | 27 | 3 |
| Leigh West | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In February 2025, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In September 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pemberton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |