M46 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in M46

M46, Wigan has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this M46 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around M46, encompassing approximately 20612 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

M46 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 1
  • Atherton (Station) with total crimes: 1

M46 Crime Map

Postcodes in M46

The postcode district are associated with the M46, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The M46 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.05-75.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson40.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.050.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.100.00%
Public order10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.050.00%

In October 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.100.00%
Public order10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the M46 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Atherton (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1