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

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ashton-in-Makerfield’s crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents. This category, with 11 recorded cases, is 77% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast between local and national trends. The area’s overall crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000—82.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000—suggests a generally low-crime environment. Anti-social behaviour (4 cases) and criminal damage and arson (3 cases) further contributed to the monthly total, with both categories showing significant gaps compared to UK averages. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings, likely influenced crime patterns, potentially increasing opportunities for property damage and public order offences. However, direct links between these factors and the observed increases. The relatively low prevalence of vehicle crime (1 case) and public order offences (1 case) compared to UK averages may reflect the area’s characteristics, such as lower population density or fewer public spaces conducive to such crimes. While the month saw a 21.3% rise in overall crime rate compared to October, this increase remains modest in absolute terms, with total crimes remaining at 23 for the month. The combination of low overall rates and specific category disparities underscores the need for a balanced perspective on local crime dynamics.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Criminal damage and arson surged by 200%, jumping from one to three incidents, a sharp increase that may relate to Bonfire Night activities. Simultaneously, burglary and other theft each rose by 100%, reflecting potential seasonal shifts in criminal opportunity. Conversely, vehicle crime and public order offences both declined sharply—vehicle crime fell 75% and public order offences dropped 66.7%, possibly linked to reduced foot traffic during the month. The crime mix also shifted, with violent crimes (11) accounting for 47.8% of all incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes (7). This violent crime dominance contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 77% below the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. Residents may find the 82% UK average gap for anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) particularly noteworthy, as local rates (0.2 per 1,000) suggest a relatively low prevalence of such incidents compared to the national context.

Ashton-in-Makerfield’s crime rate in November 2024 (1.3 per 1,000 residents) marks a 21.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.1 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 30 days, translating to a local frequency of one crime per 762 residents over the month. While this figure appears low, it is important to contextualise it within the area’s population of 17,524. The monthly exposure rate highlights that, on average, each resident faces a 1-in-762 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime during November. This statistic, while not indicative of individual risk, provides a snapshot of the area’s overall crime environment. The slight uptick in crime rate may partly explain recent increases in specific categories, though can be inferred from the data alone. The comparison to the UK average remains stark: the area’s rate is 82.9% below the national figure of 7.6 per 1,000, underscoring its relatively low crime profile despite the month-on-month fluctuation.