WN1 9GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN1 9GU

WN1 9GU, Wigan has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This WN1 9GU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WN1 postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 0.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN1 9GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN1 9GU, encompassing approximately 666 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN1 9GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wigan North Western (Station) with total crimes: 3
  • Wigan Wallgate (Station) with total crimes: 2

WN1 9GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft13.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.500.00%
Other theft11.50-66.67%
Public order11.50-83.33%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order619.500.00%
Other theft39.00200.00%
Other crime14.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.500.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.00-50.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.5033.33%
Other theft26.000.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Drugs13.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.00200.00%
Drugs14.500.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs16.000.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Public order11.50-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.500.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order412.00100.00%
Burglary16.000.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20246
March 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WN1 9GU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wigan North Western (Station)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Wigan Wallgate (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1