Ashton-in-Makerfield Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ashton-in-Makerfield’s June 2023 crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents stands 90.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities in national crime statistics. This built-up area within St. Helens recorded 14 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences (4 cases) and public order offences (4 cases) accounting for 57.1% of the total. These categories, both heavily weighted toward property-related and low-severity incidents, remain substantially below UK averages — violent crime is 93% below the national rate, and public order offences are 70% below. The seasonal context of June, with its long days and early summer tourism, may have influenced activity patterns, though the area’s overall safety profile appears unaffected. Anti-social behaviour (2 cases) and criminal damage (2 cases) also fall well below UK benchmarks, suggesting a combination of community engagement, local policing, or environmental factors such as lower population density in non-central areas. The low crime rate, coupled with the absence of major property crimes, indicates a stable environment where most residents are unlikely to encounter criminal activity. However, the 100% increase in 'other theft' cases — a rare occurrence in this area — highlights the need for continued vigilance in specific contexts, such as unsecured personal property in public spaces.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising from zero to one report — an anomaly in an otherwise stable month. Violence and sexual offences fell by 50%, from 8 to 4 cases, while public order offences declined by 20%, dropping from 5 to 4. These decreases suggest a possible reduction in alcohol-fuelled disputes or public events during the early summer period. The area’s violent crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 93% below the UK average, and public order offences (0.2 per 1,000) are 70% below the national benchmark. Residents may find the low overall crime rate — 0.8 per 1,000 — particularly reassuring, as it places the area among the safest in the UK for violent and property-related incidents.

Ashton-in-Makerfield's crime rate in June 2023 fell by 29.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 1.1 to 0.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 90.6% below the UK average. Over the course of June, the area recorded 14 total crimes, equating to roughly 0 crimes per day — a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 17,524, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 1,252 residents. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK’s average of 8.5 crimes per 1,000 people, highlighting the area’s distinct safety profile. While seasonal factors like the start of summer may influence activity patterns, the consistency of low crime rates suggests broader community or environmental factors at play, such as local policing strategies or socio-economic stability.