Crime Rate in Ashton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashton

The total recorded crimes in Ashton, Fylde, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashton crime rate of 1.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ashton, encompassing approximately 56,219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (176.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
Ashton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Ribble Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Ashton?

To understand the safety of Ashton, we need to analyze Ashton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, Ashton reported a higher crime volume than the Fylde average, with 674 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

    • In 2023, Ashton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fylde average, with 750 crimes compared to 327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fylde, Ashton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ashton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ashton has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total Ashton crimes were 674. The crime rate of Ashton in 2024 was 28.82 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashton were around 750 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.94 (year) or 2.49 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Fylde.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashton)CrimesRank (Ashton)CrimesRank (Ashton)
Warton and Westby73 21,226 11,058 1
Central113 1817 2784 2
St Leonards52 4628 4533 4
Medlar-with-Wesham36 5305 9345 5
Kirkham South30 9495 5344 6
Clifton36 6412 6286 9
Kirkham North34 8365 8339 7
Heyhouses26 13380 7263 10
Park35 7251 12251 11
St Johns27 11303 10301 8
Newton and Treales27 10235 14193 16
Kilnhouse26 12258 11244 12
Freckleton East18 17215 15219 13
Ansdell21 15239 13200 15
Fairhaven16 18170 17216 14
Staining and Weeton25 14206 16183 17
Freckleton West20 16141 1889 19
Singleton and Greenhalgh10 19120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea9 2099 2082 20
Elswick and Little Eccleston7 2188 2169 21

Ashton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 20259
April 202514
March 202517
February 202511
January 20256
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202513
May 202519
April 202526
March 202517
February 202512
January 202512
December 202421
November 202420
October 202421
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202513
April 202513
March 202516
February 202513
January 20257
December 20243
November 202414
October 202415
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20247
August 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Ashton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashton postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ribble Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
4. St George'S Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Dove Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Annes-On-The-Sea (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
7. Headroomgate Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sandgate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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