Crime Rate in Worsley Mesnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worsley Mesnes

The total recorded crimes in Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worsley Mesnes crime rate of 0.04 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 Worsley Mesnes, encompassing approximately 22,889 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Worsley Mesnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ramsden Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Worsley Mesnes?

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

  • Relative to Wigan:

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

    • In 2023, Worsley Mesnes had fewer crimes than the Wigan average, with 1 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Worsley Mesnes recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Wigan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Worsley Mesnes Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Worsley Mesnes has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.04 ranking 6th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Worsley Mesnes crimes were 4. The crime rate of Worsley Mesnes in 2024 was 0.17 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Worsley Mesnes were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.04 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Wigan.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worsley Mesnes)CrimesRank (Worsley Mesnes)CrimesRank (Worsley Mesnes)
DouglasNA NA39 159 1
Shevington with Lower Ground2 122 227 3
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
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

Worsley Mesnes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Worsley Mesnes in March 2025

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

1. Ramsden Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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