Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Wigan West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Wigan West Greater Manchester Police

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Wigan West Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
      Lancashire Constabulary
      278 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.4% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Wigan West
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓57.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
      B Wigan West
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      278
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      229
      7
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.4%
      ↓57.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
      B Wigan West
      Violent Crime
      90 ↑20%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↓7%
      0
      Other Theft
      32 ↑3%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑119%
      0
      Burglary
      5 ↓58%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑100%
      0
      Drugs
      7 ↑133%
      0
      Public Order
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↑333%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wigan West is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard safer than Wigan West?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 278 crimes in the last 12 months. Wigan West has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Wigan West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Wigan West?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wigan West shows -57.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Wigan West?

      In Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In Wigan West, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Wigan West?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wigan West 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Wigan West?

      Violent crime in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Wigan West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Wigan West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard recorded 229 crimes (now 278, a change of +21.4%). Wigan West recorded 7 crimes previously (now 3, -57.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Wigan West?

      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. Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Wigan West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Wigan West?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wigan West 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Wigan West?

      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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard or Wigan West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Wigan West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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