Crime Rate in Ashton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashton

The total recorded crimes in Ashton, Preston, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashton crime rate of 2.22 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: (36) incidents (-38.98% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Ashton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area 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 May 2025 the Ashton has recorded 125 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashton)CrimesRank (Ashton)CrimesRank (Ashton)
City Centre569 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's224 22,431 22,366 2
Plungington173 32,341 32,251 3
Deepdale144 41,720 41,763 4
Ribbleton114 71,380 81,385 6
Brookfield120 61,481 61,200 7
Ingol & Cottam103 91,390 71,149 9
Fishwick & Frenchwood107 81,232 91,162 8
Lea & Larches85 11876 10833 10
Sharoe Green88 10847 11723 11
Garrison53 13829 12668 12
Preston Rural East67 12725 13538 14
Cadley50 15711 14629 13
Preston Rural North51 14377 16263 16
Greyfriars44 16493 15382 15

Ashton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 589 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202559
March 202543
February 202534
January 202534
December 202425
November 202422
October 202440
September 202456
August 202445
July 202441
June 202494
May 202460

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 202414
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202415
July 202412
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202520
March 202538
February 202526
January 202530
December 202427
November 202427
October 202434
September 202441
August 202417
July 202434
June 202452
May 202443

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 202514
February 202514
January 202518
December 202416
November 202410
October 202426
September 202416
August 202413
July 202422
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
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. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ladysmith Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Maritime Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Colenso Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
8. Kimberley Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bank Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greendale Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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