WN3 4DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN3 4DG

WN3 4DG, Wigan has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This WN3 4DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WN3 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.10 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WN3 4DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN3 4DG, encompassing approximately 593 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)

WN3 4DG 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

WN3 4DG 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 offences28.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft13.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Theft from the person11.680.00%

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 offences310.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.050.00%
Other theft11.68-66.67%
Public order11.68-83.33%

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 order621.890.00%
Other theft310.10200.00%
Other crime15.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.680.00%

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 theft13.37-50.00%
Theft from the person11.680.00%

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 offences415.1533.33%
Other theft26.730.00%
Public order23.370.00%
Drugs13.370.00%

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 offences36.73200.00%
Drugs15.050.00%

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
Drugs16.730.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Public order11.68-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.680.00%

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 order413.47100.00%
Burglary16.730.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Robbery11.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.68-50.00%

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 order26.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.37100.00%

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 offences15.050.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Theft from the person11.680.00%

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 WN3 4DG 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