WN3 5AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WN3 5AW

WN3 5AW, Wigan has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.80 per 1,000 population. This WN3 5AW 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 5AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WN3 5AW, encompassing approximately 1070 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WN3 5AW Crime Hotspots

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

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

WN3 5AW 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.80100.00%
Theft from the person11.870.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.740.00%
Other theft10.93-66.67%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.41200.00%
Public order32.800.00%
Other crime12.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.930.00%

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 theft11.870.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.47100.00%
Public order23.740.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.80100.00%
Drugs11.870.00%

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
Drugs13.740.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.93-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.930.00%

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 order47.47100.00%
Burglary13.740.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-50.00%

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 order23.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.870.00%

In September 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.870.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

Crime by Type

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 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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 5AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wigan North Western (Station)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1