Ashingdon Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ashingdon's August 2023 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents is 69.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast that highlights the area's relative safety. The most notable outlier is the category of violence and sexual offences, which recorded 4 incidents—0.6 per 1,000 residents—77% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category's sharp decline from 10 incidents in July may be linked to local policing efforts or seasonal factors, such as the reduced presence of transient populations during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour, another significant category, accounted for 25% of all reported crimes, with 4 incidents recorded. This rate of 0.6 per 1,000 is 58% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, suggesting that community-based initiatives or environmental factors may contribute to this trend. Criminal damage and arson also featured prominently, with 4 incidents (0.6 per 1,000), though this rate is only 5% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may have influenced these patterns, with empty homes increasing burglary risks while tourism could have driven other types of crime. However, the overall crime profile remains markedly safer than the UK average, a consistency that may be attributed to Ashingdon's character as a largely rural built-up area with lower population density and a focus on community cohesion.

August 2023 saw a 60% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 10 to 4 incidents—a stark contrast to the national average of 2.6 per 1,000, where Ashingdon's rate of 0.6 per 1,000 is 77% below. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson surged by 300% from one to four incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal factors such as unoccupied properties during the peak holiday period. Vehicle crime also rose by 50%, reaching three incidents, though this remains slightly above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The category of 'other crime' saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, highlighting the need for continued monitoring of emerging trends. These shifts in crime mix suggest a combination of seasonal activity and local vulnerabilities, with areas such as vehicle storage and property maintenance likely contributing to the rise in certain categories.

Ashingdon's August 2023 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 23.7% decrease from July's 3.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 399 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the built-up area's population of 6,382. This translates to an average of one crime per day across the 31-day period, a statistic that may reassure residents of the area's relative safety. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Ashingdon's rate remains 69.1% below the national benchmark, a gap that has likely been reinforced by local factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, and the area's demographic profile. The contrast between Ashingdon's monthly exposure and the UK average underscores the significance of local conditions in shaping crime patterns, even within a broader context of national trends.