Ashtead Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,966, Ashtead’s 43 reported crimes in September 2025 equate to 0.29% of residents being directly affected—a rate of 2.9 per 1,000, placing the area 60.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a largely low-crime environment, though the breakdown of offences reveals specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 37.2% of all crimes, followed by burglary and other theft, each contributing 11.6%. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university term starts—likely influenced these trends. For instance, the rise in public order offences may be tied to increased social activity in the town centre, while the lower incidence of burglary could be attributed to Ashtead’s suburban layout and limited commercial density. The UK comparison further highlights the area’s safety: violence and sexual offences in Ashtead are 57% below the national average, and anti-social behaviour is 91% below. However, the slight increase in burglary (7% above UK rates) and bicycle theft (43% above) suggests vulnerabilities in specific areas, such as residential streets or transport hubs. These statistics illustrate a community with generally low crime but pockets of concern that warrant targeted attention.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with drug-related incidents doubling from one to two reports—a sharp increase that may be linked to the arrival of university students. Bicycle theft also rose by 100%, from zero to one incident, potentially tied to increased cycling activity as the weather turned cooler. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 75%, from eight to two incidents, which could indicate successful community initiatives or seasonal factors reducing public disturbances. The crime mix also showed a marked difference from the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.1 per 1,000 (57% below the UK rate), and burglary slightly above the national average at 0.3 per 1,000. These figures highlight the area’s unique profile, where property crimes remain relatively low but violent incidents persist as a local concern.

In September 2025, Ashtead’s crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 27.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This decline suggests a shift in local patterns, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 348 residents over the course of the month. When contextualised against the population of 14,966, this rate underscores the relatively low incidence of crime compared to the UK average. The drop in anti-social behaviour and other crime categories by 75% may reflect heightened community engagement or enforcement efforts during this period. However, the increase in public order offences by 25% highlights a need for targeted interventions in areas where such incidents typically occur, such as local parks or high-traffic zones.