Cambridge vs Wigan West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cambridge vs Wigan West 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 Cambridge safer than Wigan West?
Cambridge has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 776 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 Cambridge vs Wigan West?
Cambridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Cambridge and Wigan West?
In Cambridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 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 Cambridge and Wigan West?
Cambridge recorded 54 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 Cambridge vs Wigan West?
Violent crime in Cambridge totalled 367 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 Cambridge and Wigan West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cambridge recorded 941 crimes (now 776, a change of -17.5%). Wigan West recorded 7 crimes previously (now 3, -57.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cambridge 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. Cambridge has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Wigan West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cambridge and Wigan West?
Cambridge falls within the Merseyside Police 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge or Wigan West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cambridge and Wigan West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.