Total Crime Rate
4.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Butler Street area has the 4th highest crime rate of 10 local areas in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley , and the 18th highest crime rate of 83 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 Butler Street (WN1 3QU) in the last 12 months was 4.4 per 1,000 residents and was 1094.6% higher than the Aspull, New Springs & Whelley average (0.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’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 2019. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Butler Street (WN1 3QU), the main crime hotspot is near Butler Street, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Aspull, New Springs & Whelley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Butler Street | Under investigation |
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