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

The crime mix in Ashton-in-Makerfield during September 2025 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with violent crimes accounting for the overwhelming majority of reported incidents. At 0.7 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 90.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the region’s relative safety. Violent and sexual offences made up 66.7% of the total 12 crimes, with 8 incidents reported—a figure that is 81% below the UK average for this category. Public order and burglary each accounted for 16.7% of the total, but both remain significantly below national averages. This imbalance may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature within St. Helens, where community dynamics and local policing strategies could contribute to lower property crime rates. Seasonal context also plays a role: September, with its back-to-school period and shorter evenings, may have altered patterns of public interaction and activity, reducing opportunities for property crime while increasing exposure to interpersonal conflicts. The low overall rate, combined with the dominance of violent crimes, suggests a combination of local factors that differ from broader national trends. Residents may find this mix of crime types unusual, as the absence of property crime trends contrasts with the high proportion of violent incidents, a pattern that warrants further local analysis.

September 2025 marked a notable shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes decreasing by 20% compared to the previous month, falling from 10 to 8 incidents. This decline contrasts with simultaneous increases in public order offences (+100%) and burglary (+100%), both of which rose from zero to two incidents. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 66.7% of the total—places this area significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Public order and burglary rates also lagged behind national averages by 81% and 64%, respectively. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the absence of property crime trends: only two property-related incidents were reported, a stark contrast to the eight violent crimes. This imbalance suggests that local factors, such as community policing efforts or seasonal dynamics like the transition to autumn, may play a role in shaping crime distribution.

Ashton-in-Makerfield’s crime rate in September 2025 fell to 0.7 per 1,000 residents, a 29.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000. This decline places the area in stark contrast to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, with the local rate 90.5% below the national figure. Over the course of the month, 12 crimes were reported, equating to roughly one crime for every 1,460 residents—a statistic that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the population. Daily crime counts, calculated as 0 crimes per day on average, further illustrate the rarity of reported incidents in this built-up area. While this level of activity is significantly lower than the UK context, such metrics do not account for unreported or undetected crimes. The population-scaled perspective highlights the safety of the area, with residents experiencing a crime rate that is exceptionally low compared to both historical trends and national benchmarks.