Crime Rate in Ashton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashton

The total recorded crimes in Ashton, Wigan, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashton crime rate of 0.02 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: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chetwode Avenue with total crimes: 1

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 Wigan:

    • In 2024, Ashton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wigan average, with 6 crimes compared to 8.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashton had fewer crimes than the Wigan average, with 7 crimes compared to 11. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ashton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wigan, Ashton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ashton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ashton has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Ashton crimes were 6. The crime rate of Ashton in 2024 was 28.82 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashton were around 7 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.94 (year) or 2.49 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Wigan.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)
DouglasNA NA39 159 1
Shevington with Lower Ground2 122 227 3
Orrell1 59 639 2
Aspull New Springs WhelleyNA NA17 311 6
Atherton1 311 57 8
Wigan WestNA NA15 417 4
Hindley1 43 144 12
BrynNA NA4 916 5
Worsley Mesnes1 64 131 17
Wigan CentralNA NA4 83 14
Standish with LangtreeNA NA2 167 9
Leigh WestNA NA4 116 10
InceNA NA4 10NA NA
Lowton EastNA NA1 205 11
AbramNA NA4 121 18
Golborne and Lowton WestNA NANA NA3 13
AtherleighNA NA2 183 15
Astley Mosley CommonNA NA3 15NA NA
PembertonNA NA2 172 16
Leigh SouthNA NA1 191 19
WinstanleyNA NANA NA1 20
Leigh EastNA NA1 21NA NA

Ashton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In March 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In February 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In November 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ashton in March 2025

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

1. Chetwode Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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