Ashley Heath Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ashley Heath’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 72.6% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the category of the UK’s most secure communities, despite a minor 14.8% increase from October’s 1.8 per 1,000. The crime profile is dominated by violent crimes, which accounted for 43.8% of all incidents, significantly higher than the national proportion of 34.6%. This suggests a localised pattern where violent crime, while rare, constitutes a larger share of the total than would be typical elsewhere. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 65% below the UK average, reinforcing its reputation for safety. Other categories, including public order offences (0.3 per 1,000, 36% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000, 72% below UK average), also remain well below national benchmarks. However, the rise in public order offences—likely tied to Bonfire Night events—and drugs-related incidents—possibly influenced by seasonal transitions—highlights how local factors can temporarily influence crime trends. The area’s low vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000, 75% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour rate (0.3 per 1,000, 72% below UK average) further underscore its unique position in the UK’s crime profile. The combination of low overall rates and the dominance of violent crime in the profile suggests a community where safety is a priority, but where residents may need to be more vigilant during events that draw larger crowds or increase social interactions. This dynamic, while not indicative of a broader safety risk, illustrates how specific local events can temporarily shift crime patterns, even in areas with otherwise stable records.

November 2025 marked a 100% increase in public order offences, drugs-related incidents, and other theft, though these categories remain well below UK averages. The 66.7% drop in vehicle crime from 3 to 1 cases contrasts with the rise in other categories, potentially reflecting seasonal shifts tied to November’s unique calendar. Violent crimes, which accounted for 43.8% of all incidents, remain 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent safety advantage in this category. The spike in public order offences may be linked to Bonfire Night events, while the rise in drugs-related crimes could reflect the transition between autumn and winter. The proportion of violent crimes (43.8%) is significantly higher than the UK average of 34.6% for violent crimes, suggesting a local pattern where violent incidents, though infrequent in absolute terms, dominate the crime profile. For residents, this indicates that while the area is exceptionally safe overall, violent crimes represent a larger share of the total than would be typical nationally, a nuance worth considering in community safety planning. The low rates of vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour—each 75% and 72% below UK averages respectively—further illustrate the area’s strong safety record, even as it adapts to seasonal changes.

The crime rate in Ashley Heath rose to 2.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, a 14.8% increase from 1.8 per 1,000 in October. This slight upward trend occurred within a broader context of sustained low crime levels, placing the area among the UK’s most secure communities. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to one crime for every 496 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the rarity of criminal activity in a community of just under 8,000 people. When scaled to population size, the statistics reveal a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 65% below the national average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests systemic differences in community dynamics, policing, or environmental factors. The low vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour rate (0.3 per 1,000) further highlight the area’s unique position in the UK’s crime profile, where even the most common categories remain far below national benchmarks. This consistency in low rates, despite the month’s seasonal fluctuations, points to a resilient safety profile that may be influenced by the built-up area’s compact, likely low-density urban character within Dorset’s broader rural context. The area’s crime profile, while showing minor month-on-month changes, remains exceptionally stable, reinforcing its reputation as a safe place to live.