Safety in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Ashton-in-Makerfield in North West scores 99/100 (excellent) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

143

Rate per 1,000

6.5

1-year trend

-6.0%

3-year trend

-15.3%

5-year trend

-21.1%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

11

Per 1,000 residents

0.5

Data last updated: 15 August 2026