Ashtead Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Ashtead, 2.8 crimes were reported in August 2023—a rate 65.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This statistic translates to a daily risk of roughly 1 in 356 residents encountering a crime over the course of the month. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (23.8% of total incidents), vehicle crime (19.1%), and other theft (19.1%), with these categories reflecting both local demographics and seasonal patterns. As a built-up area within Mole Valley, Ashtead's relatively low crime rate may be influenced by its suburban character and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. August, being a peak holiday month, likely contributed to shifts in crime patterns, particularly through increased tourism and temporary empty homes that may heighten burglary risks. However, the area's overall safety remains starkly evident when compared to national benchmarks, with violent crime rates 73% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour incidents 72% lower. This suggests that Ashtead's community cohesion and policing efforts may play a significant role in maintaining low crime levels, even during periods of increased foot traffic and seasonal changes.

August 2023 saw a sharp 100% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 4 to 8. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, highlights the vulnerability of parked vehicles in Ashtead's residential and commercial areas during peak holiday months. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 52.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from 21 to 10. This decline, while welcome, may partly reflect the reduced population density during August, when some residents take summer holidays. Other theft also rose by 33.3%, a trend that may be connected to the area's proximity to Mole Valley's commuter routes. Vehicle crime in Ashtead remains 2% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a slight discrepancy that could reflect local traffic patterns or the presence of high-value vehicles in the area.

Ashtead's crime rate in August 2023 dropped by 15.9% from the previous month, falling to 2.8 per 1,000 residents from 3.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typically quieter summer evenings that characterise this built-up area within Mole Valley. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day in August, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to its population of 14,966. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 356 residents, a ratio that places Ashtead well below the UK average for similar-sized communities. This monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to national figures, illustrates the relatively low risk residents face on a day-to-day basis. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that Ashtead's crime profile remains markedly subdued compared to both its regional and national counterparts.