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

For a population of 17,524 residents, 11 crimes were recorded in May 2025 — equating to just 0.6 crimes per 1,000 people. This figure is 92.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast between local and national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, making up 72.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and drugs (9.1%). These figures are consistent with Ashton-in-Makerfield's character as a built-up area within St. Helens, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to lower crime rates. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and bank holidays, could influence outdoor socialising and drinking patterns, impacting crime trends. However, the overall low volume suggests that the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. The dominance of violent crimes over property-related offences also indicates a different crime profile compared to more densely populated urban centres, where theft and burglary often dominate. This may reflect the area's smaller scale, lower population density, and community-oriented policing strategies that prioritise addressing violent incidents swiftly. The data also shows that violent crime rates in the area are 82% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 93% below national levels, reinforcing the area's position as a relatively low-risk environment.

May 2025 saw a 33.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 6 to 8 incidents — the most significant category by volume. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, doubling from 1 to 2 cases, a 100% increase. Despite these upward trends, both categories remain far below UK averages: violence and sexual offences are 82% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 93% below. The crime mix in the area remains heavily skewed towards violent offences, with property-related crimes making up less than 10% of the total. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes often constitute a larger share. A resident would find the monthly exposure figure particularly useful: over the course of May, one crime occurred for roughly every 1,593 residents — a statistic that underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in the area. The shift in violence rates may be partly explained by seasonal factors, such as increased socialising during longer evenings and bank holidays, though the overall low volume suggests that these spikes are not indicative of a broader trend. The drugs category, while small in number, is also 64% below the UK average, reflecting a broader pattern of lower crime severity in the area.

The crime rate in May 2025 (0.6 per 1,000) represents a 26.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 0.9 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 0 crimes per day in May — a local figure that highlights the exceptionally low frequency of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,593 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area among the safest in the UK. When scaled to the population of 17,524, this figure illustrates that the likelihood of an individual encountering crime is minimal compared to larger urban centres. The previous month's rate of 0.9 per 1,000 already indicated a strong performance, but the continued decline in May suggests that local factors — such as effective policing or community engagement initiatives — may be sustaining this trend. The daily crime count of zero is particularly striking, as it means that the area went an entire month without a single incident being recorded on a daily basis, a statistic that would be rare in most UK regions. This context reinforces the area's position as a low-crime environment, where the combination of demographic characteristics and local governance likely plays a significant role in maintaining public safety.