Ashford (Ashford) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Ashford, the crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 translates to a tangible risk: one in every 123 residents experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate, 12.3% above the UK average, highlights the area’s distinct position within national crime trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.6% of all reported incidents. This category alone was 21% above the UK average, suggesting a concentration of violent incidents in specific neighbourhoods or contexts. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 19.5% of crimes and 51% above the UK average, potentially reflecting issues in densely populated or high-traffic areas. Shoplifting, at 10.4% of all crimes, was 43% above the UK average, consistent with the presence of retail hubs or high-street activity. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and shorter evenings—may contribute to these patterns, as increased foot traffic and reduced visibility could exacerbate certain types of crime. While the overall rate remains stable compared to October, the mix of crime types reveals a landscape where violent and anti-social offences dominate, requiring targeted community engagement and policing strategies to address underlying factors.

November 2025 marked a significant rise in theft from the person, with incidents doubling from 2 to 4 (+100%). This spike, occurring amid Black Friday shopping, suggests heightened vulnerability in crowded retail environments. Concurrently, robbery increased by 80% (5 to 9), potentially linked to increased foot traffic during seasonal sales. Vehicle crime also rose by 27.3% (11 to 14), possibly tied to increased car usage during holiday shopping. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 67.4% (46 to 15), likely due to reduced public gatherings after Bonfire Night. Bicycle theft decreased by 27.3% (11 to 8), reflecting seasonal shifts in cycling activity. These fluctuations underscore how specific events and patterns influence crime trends, with retail and holiday-related factors playing a key role.

In November 2025, Ashford’s crime rate remained stable at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, a 1.2% decrease from the previous month’s 8.3 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the overall rate being 12.3% above the UK average. On a daily basis, 22 crimes were reported each day, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 123 residents. This figure underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area, though the rate has not shifted dramatically from October. The population context reveals that, despite the higher-than-average rate, the absolute number of crimes is distributed across a community of 80,340 people. While daily crime counts provide a snapshot, the monthly aggregate highlights the cumulative risk residents face over the course of a month. This data invites a reflection on whether local initiatives or seasonal factors have influenced the stability in recent weeks.