Total Crime Rate
3.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cambridge Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 7 local areas in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North , and the 30th 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 Cambridge Road (WN5 8PL) in the last 12 months was 3.7 per 1,000 residents and was 1433.3% higher than the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North average (0.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2019. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Cambridge Road (WN5 8PL), the main crime hotspot is near Eton Way, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Eton Way | Under investigation |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right.