Crime Rate in Wigan West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wigan West

The total recorded crimes in Wigan West, Wigan, UK in February 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigan West 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 Wigan West, encompassing approximately 38,557 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wigan West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barracks Yard with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wigan West?

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

  • Relative to Wigan:

    • In 2024, Wigan West reported a higher crime volume than the Wigan average, with 15 crimes compared to 8. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wigan West witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wigan West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wigan average, with 17 crimes compared to 11. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wigan West witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wigan West Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Wigan West has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 8th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Wigan West crimes were 15. The crime rate of Wigan West in 2024 was 0.39 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wigan West were around 17 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.44 (year) or 0.04 (month) ranking 4 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
BrynNA NA4 916 5
AthertonNA NA11 57 8
Pemberton1 52 172 16
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

Wigan West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Bicycle theft (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wigan West in February 2025

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

1. Barracks Yard (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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