Ashtead Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ashtead’s June 2023 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents stands at 64.7% below the UK average of 8.5, marking one of the lowest recorded rates in recent months. This figure, which includes 24 property crimes and nine violent crimes, reflects a landscape where property-related offences dominate, accounting for 53.3% of all reported crimes. Vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences each contributed 20% of the total, with the latter category significantly underperforming compared to the UK average. The seasonal context of June—the start of summer—likely influenced these trends, as increased daylight hours and the early stages of the tourist season may have impacted both vehicle crime and public order incidents. However, the overall decline in crime suggests that local initiatives, such as community policing or targeted awareness campaigns, may be yielding results. The low rate of violent crime, particularly the 79% deficit compared to the UK average, indicates that Ashtead’s built-up area within Mole Valley may benefit from a combination of socioeconomic factors and effective local governance. While the rise in burglary and vehicle crime points to areas requiring further attention, the broader trend of declining rates offers a positive outlook for residents. These figures, when contextualised against the area’s character as a relatively low-density, suburban-like environment, illustrate a crime profile shaped by both geographical and seasonal dynamics. The data also highlights the importance of continued investment in community safety measures, particularly in areas where vehicle crime and burglary have shown recent increases.

June 2023 saw a 75% drop in shoplifting, reducing incidents from four to one, a change consistent with heightened community awareness during summer months. Public order offences also fell sharply, down 66.7% from nine to three, likely reflecting reduced foot traffic in local amenities as the summer season progressed. Conversely, burglary increased by 250%, rising from two to seven incidents, a spike that may be linked to increased home occupancy during the warmer months. Vehicle crime rose by 200%, jumping from three to nine, a trend that aligns with the start of the tourist season and the associated increase in vehicle presence. Violence and sexual offences remained 79% below the UK average, at 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting effective policing in high-risk areas. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal activity and local crime patterns, offering both cause for optimism and areas requiring targeted intervention.

Ashtead's June 2023 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 30.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.3, reflecting a continued downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in high-traffic areas. When scaled to the population of 14,966, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 333 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of crime in this built-up area. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national averages, though it also invites consideration of local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies. The consistency in low crime rates over recent months suggests that existing measures may be effectively mitigating risk, though the rise in certain categories like vehicle crime deserves closer attention.