Ashingdon Crime Rate

Ashingdon's crime statistics, gathered between January 2025 and December 2025, reveal a crime rate of 27.3 per 1,000 residents. This is considerably lower than the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000, placing Ashingdon significantly higher on the safety scale, with a safety score of 93/100, compared to the UK average of 79/100. While the overall crime rate is relatively low, understanding the specific types of offences and recent trends is crucial for ensuring ongoing community safety. Notably, crime rates have been decreasing, showing a reduction of 13.4% year-on-year, a positive indication of ongoing preventative measures.

Ashingdon's crime statistics reveal a concerning pattern, with Violence and Sexual Offences being the most prevalent, accounting for 42.5% of recorded incidents. There were 74 instances of these crimes reported between January 2025 and December 2025. Following this, Criminal Damage and Arson (13.2%) with 23 incidents, and Other Theft (9.2%) with 16 incidents, represent significant areas of concern. Vehicle crime, also at 9.2% (16 incidents), highlights the vulnerability of vehicles within the area. Burglary and Public Order, both at 5.8% (10 incidents each), contribute to the overall crime picture, while Anti-social behaviour accounts for 6.3% of incidents. The combination of these offences presents a complex challenge for community safety.

Crime rates in Ashingdon have demonstrated a significant decrease of 13.4% year-on-year. Monthly data from January 2025 to December 2025 reveals fluctuations, with higher crime rates observed in February (1.6 per 1,000/month), July (3.1 per 1,000/month), October (3.1 per 1,000/month) and December (3.1 per 1,000/month), and a notable low in November (1.1 per 1,000/month). This downward trend suggests the effectiveness of ongoing preventative measures and community engagement initiatives, offering a positive outlook for the continued safety of Ashingdon residents.

How To Keep Safe in Ashingdon

Given the prevalence of Violence and Sexual Offences, it's advisable to be mindful of your surroundings, particularly when walking alone at night. Consider joining a local neighbourhood watch scheme to foster community vigilance. Due to the incidence of Criminal Damage and Arson, ensure that any potential fire hazards around your property are addressed. Vehicle crime is also a concern, so always park in well-lit areas and consider using a steering wheel lock. Finally, report any suspicious activity to the police promptly.

Crimes in Ashingdon exhibit a varied pattern throughout the day. Burglary incidents are most frequent during the morning (6am-12pm) and afternoon (12pm-6pm), with a slight increase in the evening. Violence and sexual offences are more likely to occur during the evening (6pm-12am), particularly on weekends. Theft and vehicle crime tend to peak during commercial hours and overnight (12am-6am), respectively. Anti-social behaviour is distributed relatively evenly throughout the day, but tends to be more prevalent during the afternoon and evening. Understanding these temporal patterns can help residents and authorities better allocate resources and implement targeted prevention strategies.

Ashingdon's crime rate of 27.3 per 1,000 residents is lower than neighbouring Hockley and Hawkwell (33.2 per 1,000) and significantly lower than Rochford (81.6 per 1,000). However, it is slightly higher than Canewdon (27.4 per 1,000) and considerably lower than North Fambridge (0.0 per 1,000), indicating a varied landscape of safety across the region.

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