Ashtead Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ashtead’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area’s status as a relatively safe built-up district within the rural Mole Valley. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 36.6% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.6%) and burglary (12.2%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and semi-rural landscapes, where property crime is less prevalent than in denser urban centres but still occurs at a rate slightly above the UK average for burglary. Seasonal factors may have influenced some trends: the start of summer, with longer days and increased outdoor activity, could have contributed to a rise in criminal damage and arson, while reduced drug-related crimes may reflect lower demand during warmer months. The overall crime rate, though low, remains a reminder that even in areas with strong community cohesion, targeted policing and public awareness remain essential. The UK average comparison highlights the effectiveness of local strategies in keeping crime at bay, though the slight elevation in burglary rates suggests the need for continued vigilance in securing homes and properties. Ashtead’s performance in June illustrates a balance between the benefits of its rural setting and the challenges of maintaining safety in a small, interconnected community.

June 2025 saw a marked decline in drug-related crimes, with incidents dropping by 96.3% from 27 in May to just 1. This dramatic reduction, while not explicitly linked to policy changes, aligns with seasonal patterns that may see fewer drug-related incidents during warmer months. Shoplifting also fell by 50%, from four to two incidents, suggesting a possible correlation with increased foot traffic in retail areas during summer, which may deter opportunistic theft. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 25%, from eight to six incidents, a trend that could reflect the area’s generally tranquil character, though the absence of specific interventions means this remains speculative. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose sharply by 150%, from two to five incidents, a spike that may be attributed to increased outdoor activity during longer daylight hours. Public order offences and other theft both doubled, indicating a need for targeted policing in areas where transient populations or seasonal events may contribute to such incidents. Burglary, the third most common crime, remained 7% above the UK average, a figure that highlights the area’s vulnerability to property crime despite its overall low rate.

Ashtead’s crime rate in June 2025 dropped by 37.9% compared to the previous month, falling from 4.4 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in June, a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance in maintaining community safety. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 365 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively small population and low overall crime volume. This statistic, when contextualised against the UK’s higher national average, illustrates the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in keeping crime rates at bay. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the likelihood of a resident encountering crime in Ashtead remains minimal compared to larger, more densely populated areas.