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

Ashton-in-Makerfield's crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents in July 2025 places it 96.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the area's compact built-up character and limited commercial density. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 83.3% of all incidents (5 cases), followed by vehicle crime (16.7%). This breakdown contrasts sharply with national trends, where violence and sexual offences typically account for around 35% of reported crimes. The low overall rate is consistent with the area's seasonal profile in July, a month marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased outdoor activity. These factors may contribute to heightened community engagement and informal surveillance, which could partly explain the 50% month-on-month reduction in violent crime. However, the single vehicle crime reported this month suggests that targeted measures such as improved parking security could address this emerging trend. The area's low crime rate is further reinforced by its position as a smaller built-up area within St. Helens, where limited commercial density and a tight-knit community may naturally suppress criminal opportunities. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 3.0 per 1,000, Ashton-in-Makerfield's rate of 0.3 per 1,000 indicates a safety profile that is 90% below the national benchmark, a figure that may be sustained through continued community cohesion and seasonal activity patterns.

July 2025 saw a 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences, falling from 10 incidents in June to 5. This decline aligns with the area's seasonal rhythm, where summer festivals and open-air events may foster a more vigilant community environment. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), a shift that could reflect increased car ownership or parking activity during the summer months. The category of violence and sexual offences remains 90% below the UK average (3.0 per 1,000), a disparity that likely reflects the area's smaller scale and lower population density. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 50% drop in violent crime, which may indicate the effectiveness of informal community monitoring during peak summer activity. The single vehicle crime reported this month, though a small number, suggests that targeted measures such as improved parking security could address this emerging trend.

Ashton-in-Makerfield's crime rate in July 2025 (0.3 per 1,000 residents) marks a 64.9% decline from the previous month's rate of 1.0 per 1,000. This reduction is consistent with seasonal patterns in the area, where increased outdoor activity and summer festivals may contribute to heightened community engagement and informal surveillance. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 0 crimes per day in July, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 2,921 residents—a ratio that places the area among the safest in the UK. When contextualised against the local population of 17,524, this suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to other parts of the country. The stark contrast between the current month's rate and the UK average (8.6 per 1,000) highlights the area's unique safety profile, which may be influenced by its compact built-up nature and limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres.