Ashford Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ashford’s November 2024 crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places it 9.2% below the UK average of 7.6, a consistent trend that reflects the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to national standards. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (334 incidents, 34.4% of total), shoplifting (152, 15.7%), and anti-social behaviour (121, 12.5%)—illustrate a mix of persistent and seasonal challenges. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.4 per 1,000, are 7% below the UK average, possibly influenced by local initiatives or community cohesion. However, shoplifting’s rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 59% above the UK average, aligning with the timing of Black Friday and Bonfire Night, which may have drawn crowds to retail areas. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remains 19% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing in public spaces. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Black Friday shopping, and Bonfire Night—likely contributes to fluctuations, with shoplifting and public order crimes seeing increased exposure. Despite these spikes, the area’s overall safety remains a key strength, with categories like burglary and public order offences significantly below UK averages. This balance between local challenges and broader safety trends underscores Ashford’s unique position within the national crime profile.

November saw a 250% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 7 incidents—a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable month. Shoplifting, already 59% above the UK average, climbed further by 44.8%, likely driven by Black Friday activity in retail hubs. Conversely, robbery fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly due to heightened police presence during festive events. Burglary also rose by 42.1% (19 to 27), though this remains 35% below the UK average, suggesting local deterrence measures are effective. The sharp contrast between shoplifting’s spike and robbery’s decline highlights the seasonal impact of November’s retail and social calendar. For residents, the 1-in-145 monthly exposure rate offers a clear benchmark for understanding local crime dynamics, even as specific categories fluctuate.

Ashford’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.6% increase from the previous month’s 6.6 per 1,000. While this rise is modest, it underscores the dynamic nature of local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 32 crimes per day, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the monthly burden. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area’s overall safety profile. This statistic, when contextualised against the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reveals that Ashford remains 9.2% below the national benchmark. The population context further highlights that, despite the slight uptick, the area’s crime levels remain relatively low compared to the UK as a whole. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like burglary and public order offences, where Ashford’s rates are significantly below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local policing efforts and community resilience.