WIGAN ROAD, PR5 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR5 6AS

WIGAN ROAD, PR5 6AS, South Ribble has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.68 per 1,000 population. This PR5 6AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR5 postcode area, which has experienced 583 crimes and a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR5 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR5 6AS, encompassing approximately 491 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR5 6AS area, explore the PR5 6AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

PR5 6AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverside with total crimes: 11
  • Havelock Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 2

WIGAN ROAD, PR5 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting638.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.21-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences310.18-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson26.11100.00%
Public order14.07-50.00%
Theft from the person12.040.00%
Burglary12.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour752.9340.00%
Violence and sexual offences714.25133.33%
Shoplifting514.25-16.67%
Other theft210.180.00%
Public order24.070.00%
Burglary14.070.00%
Drugs12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.04-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting638.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.18-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson26.110.00%
Vehicle crime24.070.00%
Burglary14.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences742.75133.33%
Anti-social behaviour514.25-44.44%
Shoplifting410.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.14100.00%
Public order24.070.00%
Bicycle theft14.070.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour946.82-10.00%
Shoplifting518.32-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences310.18-40.00%
Public order26.11100.00%
Drugs14.070.00%
Burglary12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1054.9625.00%
Shoplifting720.36133.33%
Violence and sexual offences514.2566.67%
Criminal damage and arson110.180.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Public order12.040.00%
Bicycle theft12.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour832.57300.00%
Shoplifting316.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.11-62.50%
Vehicle crime16.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour216.29-71.43%
Public order14.07-50.00%
Shoplifting12.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.04-50.00%
Drugs12.040.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour750.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.2550.00%
Other theft312.2150.00%
Shoplifting36.11-25.00%
Public order26.11100.00%
Vehicle crime24.070.00%
Drugs14.070.00%
Possession of weapons12.040.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour738.6875.00%
Shoplifting414.25-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.14-33.33%
Other theft28.140.00%
Burglary14.070.00%
Public order12.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences632.5720.00%
Shoplifting512.21-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour410.18-20.00%
Public order18.140.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1150.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour522.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.180.00%
Other theft14.070.00%
Public order12.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR5 6AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Riverside
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Havelock Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Spinners Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Lychfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1