Safest Areas in Wigan 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pemberton (WN1) recorded the lowest crime rate in Wigan, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Pemberton (WN4) recorded 5 crimes in the same period — more than 5x the crime count of the safest area. Notably, all 4 postcode areas analysed in Wigan recorded fewer than 150 crimes — below the national average. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

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20 Areas with Highest Crime

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Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Wigan?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pemberton (WN1) is the safest area in Wigan, recording 1 crimes — 50% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Wigan?

Pemberton (WN4) recorded the most crime in Wigan in April 2026, with 5 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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