Crime Rate in Ashton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashton

The total recorded crimes in Ashton, Fylde, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashton crime rate of 0.98 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
Ashton Crime Hotspots

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

  • St George'S Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • St Annes-On-The-Sea 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 May 2025 the Ashton has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashton)CrimesRank (Ashton)CrimesRank (Ashton)
Warton and Westby80 11,226 11,058 1
Central78 2817 2784 2
St Leonards41 5628 4533 4
Kirkham North45 4365 8339 7
Medlar-with-Wesham23 10305 9345 5
Kirkham South39 6495 5344 6
Clifton19 13412 6286 9
Heyhouses20 11380 7263 10
Park32 7251 12251 11
St Johns24 9303 10301 8
Newton and Treales26 8235 14193 16
Kilnhouse15 16258 11244 12
Fairhaven19 12170 17216 14
Freckleton East14 18215 15219 13
Ansdell17 14239 13200 15
Staining and Weeton16 15206 16183 17
Freckleton West15 17141 1889 19
Singleton and Greenhalgh9 20120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea14 1999 2082 20
Elswick and Little Eccleston5 2188 2169 21

Ashton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202526
March 202517
February 202512
January 202512
December 202421
November 202420
October 202421
September 202420
August 202417
July 202416
June 202426
May 202429

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 202517
February 202511
January 20256
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202416
August 20248
July 20249
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202516
February 202513
January 20257
December 20243
November 202414
October 202415
September 202412
August 202414
July 202411
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ashton in May 2025

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

1. St George'S Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Annes-On-The-Sea (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ribble Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. St George'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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