Ashtead Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Ashtead, the crime rate in August 2025 translates to a 1-in-254 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. At 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, this figure is 51.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment than the national norm. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (37.3% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and burglary (10.2%). These patterns align with August’s seasonal context as a peak holiday month, where increased tourism and temporary absences from homes may elevate burglary risks. Violent crimes, however, remain lower than the UK average for this category (48% below), suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may contribute to this disparity. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly below national levels (66% below), linked to Ashtead’s character as a built-up area within Mole Valley with established residential communities. While property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime remain consistent with the area’s profile, the overall crime rate underscores a relatively low-risk environment for daily life compared to larger urban centres.

August 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and shoplifting rising 200% (from 1 to 3). These jumps highlight emerging trends that may warrant closer attention, though they remain isolated compared to the broader crime picture. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), possibly reflecting seasonal shifts in substance use patterns or targeted enforcement efforts. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted slightly, with violent offences (22 incidents) outpacing property crimes (20 incidents), a reversal from earlier in the year. Burglary in Ashtead (0.4 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) by 48%, indicating a local vulnerability that may be linked to August’s higher number of unoccupied homes during holidays. This contrast with other categories—such as public order offences, which fell 42.9%—demonstrates the complexity of crime dynamics in a small built-up area. Residents might find the 300% increase in 'other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it suggests the need for vigilance around less common but still significant incidents.

Ashtead’s August 2025 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 34% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000, though this remains well below the UK average. Translating this into daily terms, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in August, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents. Over the course of the month, the average resident faced a 1-in-254 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime—a statistic that contextualises the low-level nature of criminal activity in Ashtead compared to larger urban areas. With a population of 14,966, the area’s small size amplifies the impact of even minor fluctuations in crime rates. For example, the 34% monthly increase corresponds to just 5 additional crimes (from 59 to 59), illustrating that the overall volume remains modest. This scale also means that local initiatives—such as community policing or targeted anti-social behaviour campaigns—can have a proportionally larger effect on crime outcomes. While the rate has risen, the absolute number of crimes remains low enough that residents are still less likely to encounter crime than the average UK resident, who faces a 1-in-125 chance of being affected by a crime in a given month.