Ashton-under-Lyne vs Pemberton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ashton-under-Lyne

M34 · Tameside

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Pemberton

WN5 · Wigan

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (1) in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ashton-under-Lyne and Pemberton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 1 and 1 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ashton-under-Lyne sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1), while Pemberton has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton-under-Lyne or Pemberton safer?

Ashton-under-Lyne and Pemberton recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (1 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

What are the main differences in crime between Ashton-under-Lyne and Pemberton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ashton-under-Lyne saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Pemberton had more Drugs. Total crime levels were similar.

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