Ashtead Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a continuation of Ashtead's consistently low crime profile, with a total of 25 crimes reported across the built-up area within Mole Valley. At 1.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, this rate is 73.4% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the area's broader safety characteristics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents (10 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (16%, 4 cases) and public order offences (12%, 3 cases). These figures align with the seasonal context of a winter month, where lower outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The area's property crime rate remains exceptionally low, with shoplifting at 0.1 per 1,000 (83% below UK average) and burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (20% below UK average). The overall crime mix suggests a focus on interpersonal offences rather than property-related crimes, a pattern consistent with built-up areas where community policing and local initiatives may play a role in maintaining safety. While the UK average includes higher rates of violent crime in urban centres, Ashtead's figures indicate a safer environment for residents, particularly in relation to property crimes and public order offences. This continued low rate, combined with the seasonal context, reinforces the area's reputation as one of the UK's most secure built-up areas.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 100% increase in shoplifting, with the category rising from zero to two reported incidents. This surge, though still far below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (83% below), highlights a notable shift in the crime mix. Concurrently, burglary plummeted by 62.5%, dropping from eight to three incidents, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or local security measures. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 16.7%, from 12 to 10 cases, maintaining Ashtead's position as one of the UK's safest areas for this category (70% below the UK average). The most striking contrast remains in possession of weapons, which rose by 100% from zero to one incident, though this remains 43% below the UK average. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns even in low-rate environments, with shoplifting's sudden rise warranting closer attention from local authorities.

Ashtead's crime rate in February 2026 fell by 22.0% compared to January, dropping from 2.1 to 1.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas during winter months, when outdoor activity diminishes and community interactions shift indoors. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate characteristic of Ashtead. When scaled to the local population of 14,966, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 599 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average, it underscores the consistent safety profile of the area, particularly in relation to property crimes and violent offences. The population-scaled perspective highlights how infrequent crime is in Ashtead, offering reassurance to residents about the relative security of their neighbourhood.