Crime Rate in Shevington with Lower Ground: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shevington with Lower Ground

The total recorded crimes in Shevington with Lower Ground, Wigan, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shevington with Lower Ground crime rate of 0.18 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 Shevington with Lower Ground, encompassing approximately 11,237 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shevington with Lower Ground Crime Hotspots

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

  • Almond Brook Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shevington with Lower Ground?

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

  • Relative to Wigan:

    • In 2024, Shevington with Lower Ground reported a higher crime volume than the Wigan average, with 22 crimes compared to 8. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shevington with Lower Ground witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shevington with Lower Ground experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wigan average, with 27 crimes compared to 11. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shevington with Lower Ground witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wigan, Shevington with Lower Ground has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Shevington with Lower Ground Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shevington with Lower Ground has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.18 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Shevington with Lower Ground crimes were 22. The crime rate of Shevington with Lower Ground in 2024 was 1.96 (year) or 0.16 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shevington with Lower Ground were around 27 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2.40 (year) or 0.20 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Wigan.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)
DouglasNA NA39 159 1
Orrell1 59 639 2
Ashton1 26 77 7
Aspull New Springs WhelleyNA NA17 311 6
Atherton1 311 57 8
Wigan WestNA NA15 417 4
Hindley1 43 144 12
BrynNA NA4 916 5
Worsley Mesnes1 64 131 17
Wigan CentralNA NA4 83 14
Standish with LangtreeNA NA2 167 9
Leigh WestNA NA4 116 10
InceNA NA4 10NA NA
Lowton EastNA NA1 205 11
AbramNA NA4 121 18
Golborne and Lowton WestNA NANA NA3 13
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

Shevington with Lower Ground Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (1 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In February 2025, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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November 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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November 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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October 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

High Crime Locations Shevington with Lower Ground in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shevington with Lower Ground postcode area is presented below.

1. Almond Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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