Crime Rate in Ashton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashton

The total recorded crimes in Ashton, Preston, UK in March 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashton crime rate of 2.65 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (26.47% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • A5085 with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8

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 Preston:

    • In 2024, Ashton reported a higher crime volume than the Preston average, with 1,620 crimes compared to 1,568. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Preston average, with 1,683 crimes compared to 1,434. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Preston, 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 March 2025 the Ashton has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Ashton crimes were 1,620. The crime rate of Ashton in 2024 was 28.82 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashton were around 1,683 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.94 (year) or 2.49 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Preston)CrimesRank (Preston)CrimesRank (Preston)
City Centre501 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's162 32,431 22,366 2
Plungington195 22,341 32,251 3
Deepdale159 41,720 41,763 4
Ribbleton121 71,380 81,385 6
Brookfield139 61,481 61,200 7
Ingol & Cottam101 91,390 71,149 9
Fishwick & Frenchwood113 81,232 91,162 8
Lea & Larches55 13876 10833 10
Sharoe Green76 10847 11723 11
Preston Rural East59 11725 13538 14
Garrison56 12829 12668 12
Cadley37 15711 14629 13
Greyfriars40 14493 15382 15
Preston Rural North30 16377 16263 16

Ashton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (94 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 553 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202534
January 202534
December 202425
November 202422
October 202440
September 202456
August 202445
July 202441
June 202494
May 202460
April 202459

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202526
January 202530
December 202427
November 202427
October 202434
September 202441
August 202417
July 202434
June 202452
May 202443
April 202419

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 202414
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202415
July 202412
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 202418
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202518
December 202416
November 202410
October 202426
September 202416
August 202413
July 202422
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
August 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243

High Crime Locations Ashton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. A5085 (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Colenso Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. St Andrew'S Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Armstrong Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blanche Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Watery Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. A582 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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