Total Crime Rate
3.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Barn Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 3 local areas in Golborne & Lowton West , and the 21st lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wigan .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barn Lane (WA3 3PR) in the last 12 months was 3.1 per 1,000 residents and was 2085.7% higher than the Golborne & Lowton West average (0.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Barn Lane (WA3 3PR), the main crime hotspot is near Ladybarn Avenue, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Golborne & Lowton West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Ladybarn Avenue | Under investigation |
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