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

Ashton-in-Makerfield’s January 2025 crime rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents stands at 93% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities between local and national trends. This exceptionally low rate is driven by a crime profile that diverges sharply from the UK average: vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences, and burglary collectively account for 77.8% of all incidents, yet each is substantially below their respective UK benchmarks. Vehicle crime, the most common category (33.3% of total crimes), is 51% below the UK average, while violence and sexual offences (33.3%) are 92% below, and burglary (11.1%) is 67% below. These figures suggest a unique combination of factors—such as limited commercial activity or effective local policing—that may contribute to the area’s safety. Seasonal context also plays a role: January, a post-holiday month with reduced retail footfall and shorter days, typically sees fewer outdoor crimes, which may partly explain the low rates of public order and criminal damage offences. However, the 100% increase in vehicle crime compared to December raises questions about whether this spike reflects a temporary shift, such as changes in commuting patterns or vehicle-related incidents during colder weather. The area’s overall safety profile, reinforced by its stable crime rate over the past month, contrasts with the UK’s higher levels, though further analysis would be needed to fully understand the underlying causes.

January 2025 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, with three incidents reported compared to zero in December. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, raises questions about seasonal factors such as post-holiday vehicle movement or changes in local traffic patterns. Burglary also rose by 100%, though the single incident remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 25%, falling from four to three incidents—a reduction that aligns with the area’s broader trend of being 92% below the UK average for this category. The breakdown of crimes reveals a marked contrast to national statistics: vehicle crime, violence, and burglary collectively account for 77.8% of all incidents, yet each is significantly below their respective UK averages. This divergence may reflect the area’s character as a built-up part of St. Helens, where low population density and limited commercial activity could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.

Ashton-in-Makerfield’s crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately zero crimes reported over 31 days, a figure that underscores the low level of activity relative to its population of 17,524. When contextualised by population, the monthly exposure to crime is striking: over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,947 residents. This ratio places the area far below the UK average, which stands at 7.1 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the safety profile of the area, particularly when compared to national benchmarks. While the daily crime count is a local metric without a UK counterpart, the monthly exposure figure provides a clear snapshot of how infrequently crime occurs in this built-up area. This data may partly explain why residents and visitors perceive the area as low-risk, though broader socio-economic factors could also contribute to this trend.