WN1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN1

WN1, Wigan has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.30 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WN1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WN1, encompassing approximately 20003 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN1 Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5106 with total crimes: 4
  • Wigan Wallgate (Station) with total crimes: 2

WN1 Crime Map

Postcodes in WN1

The postcode district are associated with the WN1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WN1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime40.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.30300.00%
Other crime20.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.050.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.05-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.150.00%
Other theft10.10-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244

A total of 9 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A5106
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 2. Wigan Wallgate (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1