Ashtead Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ashtead’s crime profile in March 2024, accounting for 35.3% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents — 70.1% below the UK average of 7.7 — the area continues to reflect a pattern of low overall crime, particularly in property-related categories. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between Ashtead and national trends: while the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.7 per 1,000, Ashtead’s rate is 0.8 per 1,000, underscoring a marked reduction in such incidents. This may be influenced by the area’s suburban nature, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to a lower prevalence of violent crime. Shoplifting and public order offences, though smaller in scale, remain notable contributors to the crime profile, with rates 34% and 44% below UK averages respectively. These figures suggest that while retail areas may experience occasional theft, the overall environment remains secure. The seasonal context of March — a period of transition to longer evenings — may have influenced the timing of certain crimes, such as shoplifting, which tends to rise with increased foot traffic. However, the absence of significant spikes in burglary or vehicle crime indicates that Ashtead’s crime picture remains stable and predictable, with no immediate cause for concern.

March 2024 marked a notable surge in shoplifting, with a 200% increase from 2 to 6 incidents. This rise aligns with the transition to spring, when retail activity intensifies and evenings lengthen, potentially increasing opportunities for theft in high-traffic areas. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 85.7%, from 7 to 1 incident, a decline consistent with seasonal patterns that may see fewer homes unoccupied during the day. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by two-thirds, from 6 to 2 incidents, though this may reflect temporary factors such as local events or community initiatives. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 — 70% below the UK average. This suggests that while the area experiences a proportion of violent crime, it is significantly lower than the national benchmark, a contrast that may be influenced by Ashtead’s suburban character and community-focused policing.

Ashtead’s crime rate in March 2024 remained stable compared to February, with no significant shift in the overall rate (2.3 per 1,000 residents). This consistency suggests a baseline of relative safety, reinforced by the low daily crime count of approximately one incident per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 440 residents, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate far below the national average. This statistic, when contextualised with Ashtead’s population of 14,966, underscores the area’s low crime density. The stability in the crime rate, coupled with the minimal daily frequency, positions Ashtead as a place where residents are unlikely to encounter crime on a regular basis. While the lack of change from the previous month may appear unremarkable, it reflects the effectiveness of local measures in maintaining a consistent, low-level crime environment.