WN2 1WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN2 1WA

WN2 1WA, Wigan has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This WN2 1WA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WN2 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.02 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN2 1WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN2 1WA, encompassing approximately NA 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)

WN2 1WA 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

WN2 1WA 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 offences2NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

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 offences3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-66.67%
Public order1NA-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 order6NA0.00%
Other theft3NA200.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA0.00%

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 theft1NA-50.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

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 offences4NA33.33%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

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 offences3NA200.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

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
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA0.00%

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 order4NA100.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-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 order2NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 10 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 WN2 1WA 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