Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M34 · Tameside
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WN4 · Wigan
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ashton-under-Lyne has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in February 2026.
Pemberton recorded notably higher crime than Ashton-under-Lyne in February 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ashton-under-Lyne recorded fewer crimes than Pemberton — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Ashton-under-Lyne is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Ashton-under-Lyne's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents) while Pemberton's was Burglary (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.