Crime Rate in Astley, ward

Astley has the lowest crime rate of 24 wards in Wigan district and the 5th lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (North West), it has the 5th lowest crime rate of 795 wards.

The overall crime rate in Astley in the last 12 months was 0.1 per 1,000 residents and was 84.2% lower than the Wigan district average (0.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Astley’s most reported crimes were Other crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).

In the Astley ward, the main crime hotspot is located near Haseley Close, where police recorded 1 incidents. This hotspot lies within roughly 0.3 miles of the central ward area.