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

June 2025 marked a sharp divergence in crime trends for Ashton-in-Makerfield, a built-up area within St. Helens. The overall crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents—87.7% below the UK average of 8.1—reflects a landscape where violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 58.8% of total crimes. This contrasts with the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.9 per 1,000, with Ashton-in-Makerfield’s rate 79% lower. The most striking anomaly lies in the sudden emergence of property crimes: burglary, criminal damage, and other theft each rose by 100% from zero to one incident, though these remain far below UK averages for their respective categories. Seasonal context may offer partial insight; as June marks the start of summer, typically associated with increased tourism and longer evenings, the low crime rate may be influenced by the area’s relatively small population and limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres. However, the abrupt increase in property crimes suggests a localized factor—such as a specific incident or shift in community dynamics—may have temporarily disrupted the usual pattern. This data underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both geographic and temporal frameworks to avoid overgeneralisation.

The most unexpected movement in June 2025 was the sudden appearance of property crimes, which had previously been absent from the area’s crime record. Burglary, criminal damage, and other theft each saw a 100% increase, jumping from zero to one incident. While these rates remain significantly below UK averages (64–83% lower), the shift raises questions about potential triggers, such as increased foot traffic during summer or unreported incidents. Violent crimes, though still the most common category (10 incidents), are 79% below the UK average for this type, highlighting a persistent safety advantage. The crime mix also shows a stark imbalance: 58.8% of all crimes were violent, compared to 34.3% in the UK overall. This suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts may play a larger role than property-related issues. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is that the risk of burglary remains extremely low—just 0.1 per 1,000 residents—though the one recorded incident this month indicates vigilance should not be relaxed.

June 2025 saw a 54% increase in the overall crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 0.6 to 1.0 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though still vastly below the UK average, underscores the volatility of crime statistics in smaller communities. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that may appear high in isolation but is contextually low given the population of 17,524. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 1,031 residents—a ratio that, when compared to the UK’s average of 8.1 per 1,000, illustrates the area’s exceptional safety. The population-scaled perspective is particularly revealing: even with the increase in property crimes, the per-capita risk remains negligible. For instance, the UK average for burglary is 0.3 per 1,000, while Ashton-in-Makerfield’s rate is 0.1, indicating a 64% gap. This comparison reinforces the notion that the area’s crime profile is shaped by factors distinct from larger urban centres, such as tighter-knit communities or effective local policing strategies. However, the sudden emergence of property crimes highlights the need for continued monitoring, as even small shifts can be significant in low-crime environments.