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

Ashton-in-Makerfield’s February 2025 crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents remains starkly below the UK average of 6.7, a gap of 85.1%. This continued safety, despite a 102.0% month-on-month increase, underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, a rate (0.3 per 1,000) that is 87% below the UK average. Other crime, meanwhile, rose to 5 incidents—27.8% of the total—but still exceeded the UK average by 87%, highlighting a unique local pattern. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity, may partly explain the overall low crime rate, as reduced foot traffic and fewer public events can dampen opportunities for theft or violence. However, the 87% shortfall in violent crime compared to the UK average may also reflect the area’s character as a relatively quiet, built-up suburb within St. Helens, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to a safer environment. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.1 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.1 per 1,000), both 79% and 90% below UK averages respectively, further reinforce this trend. While the rise in bicycle theft and anti-social behaviour suggests areas for targeted intervention, the broader picture remains one of a community where crime is not a daily concern for most residents.

February 2025 saw a 66.7% drop in vehicle crime, from 3 to 1, marking one of the most significant decreases in the area’s recent crime history. This decline may reflect improved security measures or reduced parking activity during the winter months. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour incidents doubled from 0 to 2, and bicycle theft rose from 0 to 1, both increases likely tied to seasonal factors or specific local events. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 33.3% of all crimes, yet this rate (0.3 per 1,000) is 87% below the UK average. Other crime, however, exceeded the UK average by 87%, with 5 incidents reported. Residents might find the 1.0 crime rate per 1,000 residents—far lower than the UK’s 6.7—particularly noteworthy, illustrating the area’s consistently low crime profile despite the month-on-month rise.

Ashton-in-Makerfield's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 102.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 0.5 to 1.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area far below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show 18 total crimes reported over 28 days, averaging roughly 1 crime per day. This translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 974 residents. When scaled to the area’s population of 17,524, this suggests that the vast majority of residents experience no direct impact from crime during the month. The local context reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with violent crime rates 87% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour incidents also significantly lower. However, the 102% increase from January 2025 highlights a need for continued monitoring of seasonal fluctuations, particularly as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may influence reporting patterns or underlying trends.