Crime Rate in Ashton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashton

The total recorded crimes in Ashton, Preston, UK in July 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashton crime rate of 2.42 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: (43) incidents (-4.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Ashton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Greendale Mews with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Preston.

    • 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 areas in the Preston.

  • 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 July 2025 the Ashton has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashton)CrimesRank (Ashton)CrimesRank (Ashton)
City Centre489 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's221 22,431 22,366 2
Plungington148 52,341 32,251 3
Brookfield177 31,481 61,200 7
Deepdale161 41,720 41,763 4
Ribbleton137 61,380 81,385 6
Ingol & Cottam112 81,390 71,149 9
Fishwick & Frenchwood84 121,232 91,162 8
Preston Rural East106 9725 13538 14
Lea & Larches95 11876 10833 10
Sharoe Green99 10847 11723 11
Garrison48 14829 12668 12
Cadley58 13711 14629 13
Greyfriars36 16493 15382 15
Preston Rural North39 15377 16263 16

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 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202540
May 202529
April 202520
March 202538
February 202526
January 202530
December 202427
November 202427
October 202434
September 202441
August 202417

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 202512
April 202512
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 202414
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 202513
April 202510
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 482 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202545
May 202536
April 202559
March 202543
February 202534
January 202534
December 202425
November 202422
October 202440
September 202456
August 202445

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 202510
April 20256
March 202510
February 20259
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 20259
April 202518
March 202514
February 202514
January 202518
December 202416
November 202410
October 202426
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ashton in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Greendale Mews (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Pedders Way (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Kimberley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A5085 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
8. Elton Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
9. Bank Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maritime Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1

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