Crime Rate in Wigan Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wigan Central

The total recorded crimes in Wigan Central, Wigan, UK in June 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigan Central 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 Wigan Central, encompassing approximately 43,321 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jun were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wigan Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dicconson Crescent with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wigan Central?

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

  • Relative to Wigan:

    • In 2024, Wigan Central 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, Wigan Central witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Wigan.

    • In 2023, Wigan Central had fewer crimes than the Wigan average, with 3 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wigan Central recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Wigan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wigan Central Crime Statstics

In June 2025 the Wigan Central has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Wigan Central crimes were 4. The crime rate of Wigan Central in 2024 was 0.09 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wigan Central were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.07 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Wigan.

AreaJune 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigan Central)CrimesRank (Wigan Central)CrimesRank (Wigan Central)
Douglas1 839 159 1
Leigh West2 14 116 10
Orrell2 39 639 2
Shevington with Lower GroundNA NA22 227 3
Lowton East2 21 205 11
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
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

Wigan Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

In January 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 2 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 2 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Wigan Central in June 2025

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

1. Dicconson Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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