Ashton-in-Makerfield Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ashton-in-Makerfield’s June 2024 crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 91.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area’s exceptionally low crime profile. The most prevalent category was vehicle crime, which accounted for 25% of all incidents (3 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour and other theft, each contributing 16.7% (2 cases). This distribution suggests that property-related offences, rather than violent crimes, dominate the local crime picture. The area’s low rate for violent and sexual offences—only 1 case in June—stands at 96% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a figure that may be influenced by its semi-rural setting and limited nightlife activity. Seasonal factors may also play a role: as June marks the start of summer, the extended daylight hours and warmer weather could deter certain types of crime, though the data does not show a clear correlation with other months. The area’s overall crime rate is consistent with its classification as a built-up area within a largely rural district, where lower population density and fewer commercial hubs may naturally reduce opportunities for criminal activity. The UK-wide comparison further highlights the area’s divergence from national trends, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are significantly below average. These patterns suggest that the area’s unique geographic and social characteristics, combined with effective local policing or community engagement, may contribute to its consistently low crime rates.

The most striking shift in June 2024 was the doubling of drug-related crimes, which rose from 0 to 1 incident—a 100% increase. This spike, though still minimal in absolute terms, contrasts with the 83.3% reduction in violent and sexual offences, which fell from 6 to 1. The latter decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in the early summer months or the closure of certain venues. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, though this remains well below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, the most common category, decreased by 40% (from 5 to 3), suggesting that the area’s limited road networks or parking infrastructure may naturally constrain opportunities for such offences. The category-specific comparisons further highlight the area’s divergence from UK norms: anti-social behaviour is 93% below the national rate, and public order offences are 84% below. These figures reinforce the area’s status as an outlier in terms of low crime incidence, particularly for categories typically associated with urban centres.

Ashton-in-Makerfield’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, a 34.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though the pace of reduction in June was sharper than in prior periods. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over June, reflecting the exceptionally low overall rate. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,460 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 17,524, the low crime rate suggests that the area’s characteristics—whether its rural-adjacent setting, limited commercial activity, or community-focused environment—likely contribute to the subdued crime profile. This context contrasts sharply with UK averages, where the national rate for comparable categories is significantly higher, though specific per-category comparisons are not available for all types.