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

Public order crimes, other theft, and violence and sexual offences each accounted for 20% of the total 15 reported incidents in Ashton-in-Makerfield during November 2023, shaping the area’s crime profile. With a crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents—88% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000—the area remains a stark outlier in national statistics. This low rate is consistent with the built-up area’s characteristics, which likely include a mix of residential and commercial zones with limited high-risk environments. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have influenced the rise in public order offences, which increased by 100% compared to the previous month. However, the overall crime rate’s proximity to zero underscores the area’s safety, a trend that may reflect effective local policing, community engagement, or the absence of factors typically associated with higher crime, such as large-scale retail hubs or high-density housing. The dominance of property-related crimes—accounting for 53% of incidents—suggests that theft and damage, rather than violent crime, are the primary concerns, a pattern that contrasts with the UK average where violent crime typically dominates. This divergence may be explained by the area’s demographic composition or the relative scarcity of opportunities for more severe crimes, such as those tied to nightlife or alcohol consumption. The low rate of violent crime, which stood at 0.2 per 1,000—92% below the UK average—further reinforces the area’s safety, though the 20% share of public order offences indicates that minor disturbances, such as anti-social behaviour or disorderly conduct, remain a localised challenge.

November 2023 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with other theft and public order offences each surging by 200% and 100%, respectively, compared to the previous month. This increase may partly explain the dominance of public order crimes—accounting for 20% of total incidents—which remained 62% below the UK average. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 72.7%, dropping from 11 to 3 incidents, a decline that contrasts with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The category of anti-social behaviour also decreased by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, further narrowing the gap between local and national rates. These fluctuations highlight a mixed picture: while public order issues rose, potentially linked to seasonal events like Bonfire Night, violent crime fell sharply. Residents may note that the drop in violence and sexual offences, despite the holiday season, could reflect effective local interventions or the area’s overall low baseline for such crimes.

Ashton-in-Makerfield’s November 2023 crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 16.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area’s consistently low crime profile, which remains 88% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes per day in November, reflecting a near-absent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area with a population of 17,524. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 1,168 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in a community where crime is not a daily concern. This monthly exposure rate is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks, suggesting that local factors—such as effective policing, community cohesion, or the area’s demographic makeup—may contribute to this sustained safety. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even when crimes do occur, their impact is distributed across a relatively large population, reducing the likelihood of frequent or concentrated incidents.