WA3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA3

WA3, Wigan has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WA3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WA3, encompassing approximately 49000 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (26.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)

WA3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 11
  • Leatham Close with total crimes: 9
  • Admirals Road with total crimes: 6

WA3 Crime Map

Postcodes in WA3

The postcode district are associated with the WA3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WA3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.6926.53%
Anti-social behaviour191.2726.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.3955.56%
Public order120.299.09%
Other theft50.2466.67%
Other crime50.1066.67%
Shoplifting50.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.1033.33%
Burglary20.08100.00%
Bicycle theft20.04100.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Drugs10.02-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences492.14-18.33%
Anti-social behaviour151.00-25.00%
Public order110.31-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.22-25.00%
Shoplifting50.18-16.67%
Drugs40.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.080.00%
Other theft30.06-72.73%
Other crime30.06-40.00%
Burglary10.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences602.82-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour201.22-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson120.419.09%
Public order120.2420.00%
Other theft110.2410.00%
Shoplifting60.22100.00%
Drugs60.12200.00%
Other crime50.12150.00%
Vehicle crime30.10-62.50%
Burglary20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences682.84-4.23%
Anti-social behaviour231.39-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.4710.00%
Other theft100.2225.00%
Public order100.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime80.20166.67%
Shoplifting30.1650.00%
Other crime20.06-50.00%
Drugs20.04-60.00%
Burglary20.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.271.43%
Anti-social behaviour301.4566.67%
Public order200.61122.22%
Criminal damage and arson100.41100.00%
Other theft80.200.00%
Drugs50.16150.00%
Other crime40.100.00%
Possession of weapons40.0833.33%
Vehicle crime30.080.00%
Burglary20.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.04-85.71%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences702.809.38%
Anti-social behaviour181.4350.00%
Shoplifting140.37250.00%
Public order90.29-25.00%
Other theft80.18-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson50.16-58.33%
Other crime40.10-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.060.00%
Drugs20.06-60.00%
Burglary10.04-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences642.8288.24%
Anti-social behaviour121.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.24200.00%
Public order120.249.09%
Other theft110.24-15.38%
Burglary70.2275.00%
Drugs50.140.00%
Other crime50.1025.00%
Shoplifting40.10-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences342.14-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour150.6925.00%
Other theft130.31160.00%
Public order110.27-15.38%
Shoplifting100.2242.86%
Drugs50.20-16.67%
Burglary40.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.08-33.33%
Other crime40.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences442.33-6.38%
Public order130.9085.71%
Anti-social behaviour120.27100.00%
Burglary80.24300.00%
Shoplifting70.16-12.50%
Drugs60.1450.00%
Vehicle crime60.12500.00%
Other theft50.12-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.10-33.33%
Other crime30.08200.00%
Possession of weapons30.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences471.962.17%
Other theft90.96-25.00%
Shoplifting80.18100.00%
Public order70.16-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.14-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson60.12-25.00%
Drugs40.12-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.08200.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Burglary20.04-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.04-80.00%
Other crime10.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences462.33-9.80%
Anti-social behaviour130.94-7.14%
Other theft120.27140.00%
Public order120.24140.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.24-38.46%
Drugs70.1675.00%
Burglary50.1466.67%
Vehicle crime50.10-28.57%
Shoplifting40.10100.00%
Other crime10.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.290.00%
Vehicle crime70.270.00%
Public order50.140.00%
Other theft50.100.00%
Drugs40.100.00%
Other crime30.080.00%
Burglary30.060.00%
Shoplifting20.060.00%
Robbery20.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 202420
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 202413
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 666 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202449
July 202460
June 202468
May 202471
April 202470
March 202464
February 202434
January 202444
December 202347
November 202346
October 202351

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248
March 202411
February 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202420
June 202423
May 202430
April 202418
March 202412
February 202415
January 202412
December 20236
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 202412
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 202414
March 20244
February 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Prison
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Leatham Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Admirals Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Hamnett Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Withington Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 7. Nightingale Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Stainforth Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Leacroft Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Delenty Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heather Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Dam Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lowfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Whitegate Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Warrington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Beaverbrook Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eden Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 19. Inglewood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Ringwood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Melbury Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Wren Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Halliday Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Harcourt Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 25. Linnet Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 26. Forbes Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bank Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Sandfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Light Oaks Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1