Ashtead Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Ashtead during January 2025 reveals a distinct pattern that reflects both local characteristics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half of all reported crimes (25 out of 51), a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents—32% below the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK trend, where property crimes typically outpace violent ones. The area’s crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents is 52.1% below the UK average of 7.1, highlighting its relatively low overall risk. However, the balance of crime types suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. Ashtead’s built-up character within Mole Valley, a commuter belt with a mix of residential and semi-rural areas, may contribute to this profile. The post-holiday period in January likely reduced retail footfall, potentially lowering shoplifting and other theft-related crimes, which were all significantly below UK averages. Conversely, the prominence of violence and sexual offences could be linked to the area’s proximity to larger urban centres, where such crimes are more concentrated, or to local social dynamics during the winter months. While the seasonal context of shorter days and colder weather may limit outdoor activity, the high proportion of violent crimes suggests that indoor or community-based interactions could be a contributing factor. This balance of crime types underscores the need to consider both geographical and temporal factors when assessing Ashtead’s safety profile.

January 2025 saw significant shifts in Ashtead’s crime mix, with burglary increasing by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), highlights a notable vulnerability in residential security during the post-holiday period. Bicycle theft and theft from the person both doubled from zero to one incident each, suggesting potential gaps in local crime prevention strategies for mobile assets. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a decline that may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted interventions. The crime mix itself shifted sharply, with violent crimes (49% of total) outpacing property crimes (51%), a reversal of the UK trend where property crimes typically dominate. This violent crime prevalence is 32% below the UK average for the category, indicating that while Ashtead faces challenges in this area, it remains comparatively safer than the national average. Residents may find the 59% reduction in other theft crimes (from 0.5 to 0.2 per 1,000) particularly relevant, as it suggests improved security measures or reduced opportunities for petty theft in local businesses and public spaces.

Ashtead’s crime rate in January 2025 rose by 34.3% compared to the previous month’s 2.5 per 1,000 residents. below the UK average. This increase, while modest in absolute terms (51 crimes over 31 days), translates to roughly 2 crimes per day—a figure that may seem low to local residents but warrants context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 293 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is well below the national average. This statistic, when viewed alongside Ashtead’s population of 14,966, underscores the area’s relative safety despite the month-on-month rise. The daily crime context reveals a consistent pattern of low-frequency incidents, with no single day seeing more than two crimes. This contrasts with larger urban centres where daily crime counts are often much higher. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the importance of Ashtead’s built-up yet low-density character, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. While the increase in burglary and violent crimes suggests areas for improvement, the overall low rate and UK comparison indicate that the area’s safety profile remains strong relative to national standards.