Ashton-in-Makerfield Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ashton-in-Makerfield's crime rate in August 2025 stands at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 87.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 58.8% of all reported incidents (10 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (3 cases) and burglary (1 case). The breakdown underscores a focus on interpersonal crime, with violent offences significantly below the UK average (79% below) despite their high proportion locally. Seasonal factors may influence these figures: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which could raise burglary risks. However, the area's crime rate remains exceptionally low, suggesting strong community resilience or effective local policing. The low property crime rate—shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary combined account for 17.7% of all crimes—contrasts with the UK average, where property offences often dominate. This deviation may reflect the area's built-up character within St. Helens, where community cohesion and active policing could mitigate property-related crime. While August's crime rate is low, the seasonal context invites cautious optimism, as increased foot traffic during holidays might temporarily elevate certain risks. The data illustrates a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, but the overall picture remains one of relative safety compared to national benchmarks.

August 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in three crime categories: burglary (+100.0%), criminal damage and arson (+100.0%), and shoplifting (+100.0%), all rising from zero to one reported incident. This shift suggests a notable change in crime dynamics. Violent crimes, which constitute 58.8% of the total, remain 79% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), indicating that while interpersonal crime is a local concern, its severity is comparatively low. The property crime rate is even more strikingly below the UK average, with shoplifting at 84% below (0.1 vs 0.6 per 1,000) and vehicle crime at 74% below (0.1 vs 0.4 per 1,000). These figures may reflect the area's built-up nature, where retail presence is limited compared to larger urban centres. A resident would find the 100% increase in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with August's seasonal context—holiday periods often leave homes unoccupied, potentially creating opportunities for opportunistic offenders. However, the overall low crime rate suggests that any increases are isolated incidents rather than systemic trends. The data highlights a mix of stability and localized fluctuations, with the area's crime profile remaining fundamentally distinct from the UK average.

Ashton-in-Makerfield's August 2025 crime rate (1.0 per 1,000) represents an 185.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This rise, while significant, remains far below the UK average, illustrating the area's unique position within national crime trends. On a daily basis, the local figure of 1 crime per day over 31 days offers a tangible sense of scale: for a resident, this equates to a roughly 1-in-1,031 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during the month. Given the area's population of 17,524, the low monthly exposure (1 crime per 1,031 residents) underscores the rarity of crime in comparison to both the UK average and historical local patterns. This contrast becomes even more pronounced when considering that the previous month's rate was 0.3 per 1,000, a figure so low it suggests a period of particularly strong community engagement or policing activity. The 185.3% increase in August, while notable, must be contextualized within the broader picture of a consistently safe area. The data implies that even small fluctuations are amplified in a low-crime environment, where the absolute number of incidents is minimal. For residents, the comparison to the UK average reinforces the area's status as an outlier in terms of safety, though the month-on-month rise highlights the need for continued vigilance during seasonal shifts that may temporarily alter crime patterns.