Ashton St. Michael's — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Greater Manchester Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
A1/A2 Foot beats
Contact the team
- telephone
- 0161 856 9350
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Greater Manchester Police's online reporting.
Current priorities
Your St Michaels Neighbourhood policing teams are prioritising drug dealing
Neighbourhood policing teams are tackling drug dealing by increasing patrols in known hotspots, working closely with local communities to identify and address issues, and implementing tailored prevention programs. Planning and executing warrants when appropriate. They also collaborate with local councils and organisations to provide education and support to at-risk individuals. These efforts aim to reduce drug-related crime and enhance community safety.
Set: 2026-07-01
Your St Michaels Neighbourhood policing teams are prioritising Shoplifting
Neighbourhood policing teams are tackling shoplifting by increasing patrols in retail areas, working closely with store security, and using plainclothes officers to catch offenders in the act. They also issue Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) to repeat offenders, which place restrictions on their activities to prevent further crimes. These efforts aim to reduce shoplifting and enhance community safety
Set: 2026-07-01
Your St Michaels Neighbourhood policing teams are prioritising vehicle crime
Neighbourhood policing teams are addressing vehicle crime by conducting strategic patrols in high-risk areas and checking for insecure vehicles. They also run initiatives to offer crime prevention advice and organise focused days of action to target vehicle theft and related offences. These efforts aim to reduce vehicle crime and enhance community safety.
Set: 2026-07-01
Public events & surgeries
Police Drop in Surgery
2026-07-23 · TBC
Police drop-in surgeries are informal sessions where community members can meet with local police officers to discuss concerns, seek advice, and get updates on local safety issues. These sessions aim to build trust and improve communication between the police and the community.
Police Drop in Surgery
2026-08-23 · TBC
Police drop-in surgeries are informal sessions where community members can meet with local police officers to discuss concerns, seek advice, and get updates on local safety issues. These sessions aim to build trust and improve communication between the police and the community.
Police Drop in Surgery
2026-09-23 · TBC
Police drop-in surgeries are informal sessions where community members can meet with local police officers to discuss concerns, seek advice, and get updates on local safety issues. These sessions aim to build trust and improve communication between the police and the community.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Ashton-Under-Lyne, St. Michael's (station)Ashton Police Station, Manchester Road, OL7 0BQ
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