Ash and Ash Vale Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ash and Ash Vale, a built-up area within Guildford, recorded 159 crimes in April 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents—18.2% below the UK average of 7.7. This rate, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a 41.9% increase from the previous month’s 4.4 per 1,000, suggesting a temporary uptick in criminal activity. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (36.5% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (13.8%), and criminal damage and arson (10.1%). These figures align with the characteristics of a mixed-use urban environment, where higher foot traffic and community interactions may contribute to both violent and disorderly incidents. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—likely plays a role in the rise of certain crimes, such as public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which may be exacerbated by more people gathering in public spaces. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains lower than the UK average, due to effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. The category of 'other crime'—which includes unclassified offences—surpassed the UK average by 76%, highlighting a gap in data clarity that deserves closer attention. Overall, the crime profile in Ash and Ash Vale appears to be shaped by a combination of local demographics, seasonal patterns, and the built environment, with fluctuations that may be influenced by both transient and persistent factors.

April 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime types, including a 100% rise in theft from the person (from 0 to 1) and a doubling of criminal damage and arson (from 8 to 16). These spikes may be consistent with seasonal factors, such as Easter-related disruptions or increased outdoor activity. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 13.3% (from 15 to 13), suggesting a temporary reduction in anti-social behaviour. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 (36.5% of all crimes) is 12% below the UK average of 2.6, while anti-social behaviour remains 32% below the UK rate of 1.3 per 1,000. Conversely, 'other crime'—a category including unclassified offences—surpassed the UK average by 76%, indicating a need for further analysis of these incidents. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a new vulnerability in personal safety during this period.

In April 2025, Ash and Ash Vale recorded 159 crimes across 25,357 residents, marking a 41.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000 (now 6.3 per 1,000). This translates to roughly 5 crimes reported per day, or one crime for every 159 residents over the course of the month. While the daily figure may seem high, it remains below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The population context shows that for every 1,000 residents, there were 6.3 crimes—significantly lower than the UK average but reflecting a notable upward trend from March. This shift may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during spring, or localized events that temporarily elevate crime rates. Residents living in this built-up area of Guildford may find the monthly exposure figure more relatable than daily counts, as it contextualizes the impact of crime over a full month rather than a single day.