Crime Rate in Ashurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashurst

The total recorded crimes in Ashurst, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashurst crime rate of 3.59 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 Ashurst, encompassing approximately 9,180 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ashurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langtree with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsbury Court with total crimes: 3
  • Falkland with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ashurst?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Ashurst reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 623 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashurst witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashurst experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 550 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashurst witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Ashurst has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ashurst Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ashurst has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 ranking 11th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Ashurst crimes were 623. The crime rate of Ashurst in 2024 was 67.86 (year) or 5.66 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashurst were around 550 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.91 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)
Bickerstaffe84 1804 2750 1
Birch Green49 5863 1745 2
Knowsley67 2707 4457 10
Tanhouse48 6604 6693 3
Digmoor55 3754 3567 4
Moorside51 4445 10399 11
Skelmersdale South42 7585 7550 6
Scott39 8463 9524 7
Up Holland36 10442 11500 8
Derby36 9532 8497 9
Skelmersdale North27 14370 13354 12
Burscough West30 13423 12253 14
North Meols32 12250 16207 16
Tarleton21 16238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland21 17283 14204 17
Burscough East15 19260 15249 15
Hesketh-with-Becconsall25 15222 18184 19
Wrightington9 22211 19191 18
Aughton Park18 1879 2494 23
Scarisbrick14 21193 20157 20
Halsall14 20126 21126 22
Parbold9 23123 22151 21
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford3 2577 2592 24

Ashurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202521
December 202414
November 202417
October 202419
September 202415
August 202417
July 202426
June 202414
May 202410
April 202416

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
January 202520
December 202415
November 202410
October 202422
September 202418
August 202414
July 202429
June 202434
May 202414
April 202428

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ashurst in March 2025

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

1. Langtree (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kingsbury Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Falkland (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Leeswood (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Fairlie (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Summer Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lyndale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Whalleys Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beacon Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Longhey (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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