Ashingdon Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ashingdon's crime profile in May 2023 reveals a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. The area's overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents remains 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0, a consistent trend reflecting its character as a low-density built-up area within Rochford. The top crime types—criminal damage and arson (22.7%), violence and sexual offences (22.7%), and vehicle crime (18.2%)—illustrate a balance between property-related and personal safety concerns. May's longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising, which may partly explain the surge in criminal damage and arson. However, the area's violent crime rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 71% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower risk factors in local demographics. Vehicle crime's 33% surplus over the UK average aligns with the area's proximity to major transport routes. These patterns highlight Ashingdon's unique position as a relatively safe environment where seasonal shifts occasionally amplify specific crime types without altering the broader low-crime trajectory.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This category's rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 29% above the UK average for the same type, a stark contrast to the 71% deficit in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 28.6% to 5 incidents. Vehicle crime also doubled, mirroring the 33% UK average surplus. These shifts suggest a seasonal realignment, with longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributing to increased property-related incidents. Other crime—such as unclassified offences—rose 257% above the UK average, though the small absolute count (3 incidents) means this category remains statistically insignificant in the broader context.

Ashingdon's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 37.5% compared to April, moving from 2.5 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 290 residents, highlighting a relatively low frequency of incidents despite the upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that contextualises the overall rate within the community's daily rhythm. The population of 6,382 residents means that each individual faces a 1-in-290 chance of being directly affected by crime during the month, a statistic that underscores the area's generally safe environment even as it sees a seasonal uptick in specific categories.