The total recorded crimes in Ashton, Wigan, UK in May 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the Wigan.
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 areas in the Wigan.
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.
In May 2025 the Ashton has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 8th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Ashton) | Crimes | Rank (Ashton) | Crimes | Rank (Ashton) | |
| Douglas | NA | NA | 39 | 1 | 59 | 1 |
| Orrell | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 39 | 2 |
| Shevington with Lower Ground | NA | NA | 22 | 2 | 27 | 3 |
| Leigh West | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 10 |
| Aspull New Springs Whelley | 1 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 6 |
| Wigan West | NA | NA | 15 | 4 | 17 | 4 |
| Bryn | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 5 |
| Atherton | NA | NA | 11 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Pemberton | 1 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 16 |
| Winstanley | 1 | 6 | NA | NA | 1 | 20 |
| Abram | 1 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 18 |
| Wigan Central | NA | NA | 4 | 8 | 3 | 14 |
| Standish with Langtree | NA | NA | 2 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Ince | NA | NA | 4 | 10 | NA | NA |
| Lowton East | NA | NA | 1 | 20 | 5 | 11 |
| Hindley | NA | NA | 3 | 14 | 4 | 12 |
| Golborne and Lowton West | NA | NA | NA | NA | 3 | 13 |
| Worsley Mesnes | NA | NA | 4 | 13 | 1 | 17 |
| Atherleigh | NA | NA | 2 | 18 | 3 | 15 |
| Astley Mosley Common | NA | NA | 3 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Leigh South | NA | NA | 1 | 19 | 1 | 19 |
| Leigh East | NA | NA | 1 | 21 | NA | NA |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In April 2025, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |