Crime Rate in Pemberton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pemberton

The total recorded crimes in Pemberton, Wigan, UK in February 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pemberton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shap Gate with total crimes: 1

How safe is Pemberton?

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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.

Pemberton Crime Statstics

In February 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)
DouglasNA NA39 159 1
Ashton1 16 77 7
Orrell1 49 639 2
Shevington with Lower Ground1 622 227 3
Hindley1 23 144 12
Aspull New Springs WhelleyNA NA17 311 6
Ince1 34 10NA NA
Wigan West1 815 417 4
BrynNA NA4 916 5
AthertonNA NA11 57 8
Standish with Langtree1 72 167 9
Wigan CentralNA NA4 83 14
Leigh WestNA NA4 116 10
Lowton EastNA NA1 205 11
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
Leigh SouthNA NA1 191 19
WinstanleyNA NANA NA1 20
Leigh EastNA NA1 21NA NA

Pemberton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Pemberton in February 2025

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

1. Shap Gate (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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