Orrell vs Wigan Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Orrell vs Wigan Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orrell safer than Wigan Central?
Orrell has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 8 crimes in the last 12 months. Wigan Central has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 5 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Orrell vs Wigan Central?
Orrell shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wigan Central shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Orrell and Wigan Central?
In Orrell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4 incidents). In Wigan Central, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Orrell and Wigan Central?
Orrell recorded 1 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wigan Central recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Orrell vs Wigan Central?
Violent crime in Orrell totalled 4 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Wigan Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Orrell and Wigan Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Orrell recorded 0 crimes (now 8, a change of 0%). Wigan Central recorded 0 crimes previously (now 5, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Orrell and Wigan Central?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Orrell has a resolution rate of 0% and Wigan Central has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Orrell and Wigan Central?
Orrell falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Wigan Central is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Orrell and Wigan Central?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Orrell or Wigan Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Orrell and Wigan Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.