Molyneux vs Wigan West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Molyneux 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 Molyneux safer than Wigan West?
Molyneux has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 785 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 Molyneux vs Wigan West?
Molyneux shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.4% — 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 Molyneux and Wigan West?
In Molyneux, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (299 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 Molyneux and Wigan West?
Molyneux recorded 110 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 Molyneux vs Wigan West?
Violent crime in Molyneux totalled 299 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 Molyneux and Wigan West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Molyneux recorded 1,178 crimes (now 785, a change of -33.4%). Wigan West recorded 7 crimes previously (now 3, -57.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Molyneux 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. Molyneux has a resolution rate of 27.1% and Wigan West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Molyneux and Wigan West?
Molyneux 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 Molyneux 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 Molyneux or Wigan West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Molyneux and Wigan West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.