Crap Towns / Wigton / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Wigton?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 10 problems in Wigton were reported on FixMyStreet: 18.5 per 10,000 people, 9% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 1 report (1.9 per 10,000 people, 44% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 1 | 1.9 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 1 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 1 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 1 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 6 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Seaton | 29.8 km | 21.8 |
| Penrith | 31.5 km | 21.6 |
| Workington | 32.6 km | 20.7 |
| Cleator Moor | 41.1 km | 19.5 |
| Wigton | – | 18.5 |
| Maryport | 24.7 km | 14.1 |
| Carlisle | 15.8 km | 12.9 |
| Cockermouth | 22.2 km | 9.0 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |