Ashtead Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ashtead, a built-up area within the rural Mole Valley district, recorded a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents in February 2024—67.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This consistent low rate reflects the area’s character as a quieter, suburban community with limited commercial density compared to major urban centres. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 22.9% of all crimes, followed by burglary (20.0%) and anti-social behaviour (17.1%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when outdoor activity declines and pre-spring lulls reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Ashtead (0.5 per 1,000) is 80% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s lower population density and reduced nightlife activity. Meanwhile, burglary remains a persistent concern, with a rate (0.5 per 1,000) 67% above the UK average—a disparity likely tied to the area’s mix of residential properties and limited commercial security measures. The overall crime profile suggests a balance between community safety and localized vulnerabilities, with seasonal factors playing a key role in shaping monthly trends.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in burglary compared to January, with cases rising from 3 to 7. This surge, though still below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), highlights a shift in crime patterns that may reflect seasonal changes or localized factors such as property security during colder months. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson doubled (from 2 to 4), marking a 100% increase. This could be linked to winter conditions, where frozen ground or reduced visibility may impact maintenance and deterrence efforts. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 20%, though it remained 62% below the UK average (1.1 per 1,000). In contrast, other theft fell sharply by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), and shoplifting and vehicle crime each dropped by 60%, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the low-traffic winter period. These swings underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Ashtead, where seasonal transitions and localized activity levels appear to influence specific categories. For residents, the sharp rise in burglary is a key data point that may warrant attention to property security measures.

Ashtead’s crime rate in February 2024 (2.3 per 1,000) marked an 18.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. Over the 29 days of February, this translated to roughly one crime per day—a rate that, while low, may concern residents given the localized spikes in certain categories. On a monthly basis, 1 in every 428 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that contextualizes the impact of crime within the area’s population of 14,966. When compared to the UK average, Ashtead’s overall rate remains markedly lower, but this contrast is tempered by the area’s specific vulnerabilities, such as burglary. The daily crime context also highlights the importance of localized factors: while the national average may suggest a safer environment, the 67% above UK rate for burglary in Ashtead illustrates that certain crime types persist even in low-crime areas. This interplay between national trends and local conditions underscores the need for targeted community measures to address specific risks without overgeneralizing the area’s safety profile.