Ashingdon Crime Rate

Ashingdon's crime rate of 28.0 per 1,000 residents is 69% below the UK average, making it one of the safest areas in the country. Despite a 5.8% overall decrease in crime, vehicle crime has surged by 43% YoY, highlighting a surprising vulnerability in this otherwise secure built-up area.

Ashingdon is a built-up area within Rochford, characterized by its commuter-focused population and proximity to larger towns. Its lower crime rate compared to Rochford may be attributed to a more cohesive community, lower population density, and fewer commercial hubs that could attract opportunistic crime. The area's proximity to natural spaces may also contribute to lower rates of anti-social behaviour and public order issues.

The most surprising finding is that vehicle crime, though rising by 43% YoY, remains 33% below the UK average. This suggests that while local factors like commuter parking or nearby roads may be contributing to this increase, Ashingdon's overall infrastructure or community engagement may still offer protection. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common crime type (42.5% of all crimes), are 63% below the UK average, likely due to strong community policing or demographic factors. Criminal damage and arson, despite a 26% YoY increase, remains 43% below the UK average, possibly reflecting fewer industrial or commercial properties in the area that could be targets. The sharp decline in drug-related crimes (-55.6% YoY) may indicate effective local interventions or reduced availability of illicit substances in the area.

Crime in Ashingdon has decreased by 5.8% YoY, with notable drops in drugs-related crimes (-55.6%) and public order offences (-37.5%). However, vehicle crime has surged by 43% YoY, possibly due to increased commuter traffic or vulnerabilities in parking areas. The monthly trend shows a peak in February 2025 (3.1 per 1,000/month) and a low in November 2025 (1.1 per 1,000/month), suggesting seasonal variations influenced by factors like longer evenings in February and reduced commercial activity in November.

How To Keep Safe in Ashingdon

Residents should secure vehicles during night hours (vehicle crime peaks between 12am-6am) and avoid leaving valuables in sight during the afternoon when theft is most common. Community engagement can help mitigate rising anti-social behaviour (+22% YoY), and vigilance in public spaces can reduce risks of violence and sexual offences, which are still 63% below the UK average.

Crime in Ashingdon shows distinct patterns across the day. Theft peaks in the afternoon (45% of all thefts occur between 12pm-6pm), likely linked to retail activity and shopping hours. Vehicle crime spikes at night (52% of all vehicle crimes occur between 12am-6am), suggesting vulnerabilities in parking areas during off-hours. Burglary is most common in the evening (13% of all burglaries occur between 6pm-12am), aligning with typical household routines. Notably, vehicle crime dominates at night, while theft and burglary are more concentrated during daytime and evening hours, respectively.

Ashingdon's crime rate of 28.0 per 1,000 is 17% lower than Canewdon (24.0 per 1,000) but 18% lower than Hockley and Hawkwell (33.2 per 1,000). Rochford, by contrast, has a crime rate 185% higher (80.0 per 1,000), likely due to higher population density or different socioeconomic factors.

For Ashingdon residents concerned about rising vehicle crime (+43% YoY), scOS's DVLA vehicle registration verification and proactive boundary detection can help deter intruders. Its multi-camera monitoring and behavioural pattern learning can also reduce false alarms while ensuring coverage of parking areas where vehicle crime peaks at night. These features align with Ashingdon's need for targeted security solutions amid its otherwise low crime environment.