WN6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN6

WN6, Wigan has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.31 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WN6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WN6, encompassing approximately 42178 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smithy Brow with total crimes: 3
  • Mossy Lea Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mossy Lea Fold with total crimes: 2

WN6 Crime Map

Postcodes in WN6

The postcode district are associated with the WN6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WN6 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 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.17-60.00%
Burglary10.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.02-66.67%
Other theft10.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour50.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.12200.00%
Shoplifting20.070.00%
Burglary10.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.020.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.17-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.050.00%
Public order10.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour60.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.14-40.00%
Other theft30.07200.00%
Vehicle crime20.070.00%
Burglary10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50.33-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.09200.00%
Other theft10.07-85.71%
Burglary10.020.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft70.52600.00%
Violence and sexual offences70.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.1750.00%
Public order20.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70.2875.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.050.00%
Other theft10.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences40.17300.00%
Burglary20.090.00%
Other theft10.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.190.00%
Other theft20.07-60.00%
Other crime10.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.02-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50.19150.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.120.00%
Burglary10.050.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.240.00%
Other theft20.05-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.05-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-50.00%
Shoplifting10.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.020.00%
Burglary10.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50.310.00%
Other theft40.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.090.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%
Burglary10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Smithy Brow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Mossy Lea Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Mossy Lea Fold
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Dobson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Appley Lane North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Finch Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Canal Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carawood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1