WN5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN5

WN5, Wigan has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WN5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WN5, encompassing approximately 44922 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

WN5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holt Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Birchley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Garswood Road with total crimes: 2

WN5 Crime Map

Postcodes in WN5

The postcode district are associated with the WN5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WN5 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 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences180.67350.00%
Public order40.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.09-71.43%
Drugs20.04100.00%
Other crime20.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.040.00%
Burglary10.020.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour70.42-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences40.16-73.33%
Other theft30.0950.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Public order10.02-66.67%
Other crime10.02-50.00%
Drugs10.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences150.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.3380.00%
Public order30.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.07100.00%
Other theft20.04100.00%
Other crime20.04100.00%
Burglary10.04-50.00%
Shoplifting10.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.2725.00%
Public order30.11200.00%
Burglary20.07100.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%
Other crime10.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.020.00%
Other theft10.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour40.2933.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.09100.00%
Burglary10.040.00%
Public order10.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.02-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.13-40.00%
Other theft20.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.04-50.00%
Other crime10.02-66.67%
Public order10.02-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.18150.00%
Public order30.11200.00%
Other theft30.070.00%
Other crime30.070.00%
Drugs20.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.04100.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.020.00%
Burglary10.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.27-60.00%
Burglary20.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.04-75.00%
Public order10.02-66.67%
Shoplifting10.020.00%
Drugs10.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences100.650.00%
Burglary60.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.09-20.00%
Public order30.090.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences100.40-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.2225.00%
Drugs20.110.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences140.5675.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.090.00%
Drugs20.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.040.00%
Other theft10.020.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80.42-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour40.18-20.00%
Public order20.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%
Other theft10.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.020.00%
Burglary10.02-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.200.00%
Public order30.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.070.00%
Burglary20.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.040.00%
Other crime10.020.00%
Shoplifting10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20244
May 202415
April 202412
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 202314
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holt Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Birchley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Garswood Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Holt Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. B5205
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Crookhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Oakley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rainford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Coronation Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alderley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gorsey Brow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A571
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sefton Fold Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Ross Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beacon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. London Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hollin Hey Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Trent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Duncan Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1