Ashingdon Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ashingdon’s February 2024 crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents marked a stark departure from the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, placing the area 73.2% below the national benchmark. This exceptionally low rate was driven by a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 25% of all reported incidents (3 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and vehicle crime at 16.7% each. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with minimal outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the subdued crime profile. While property crimes (5 incidents) slightly outnumbered violent crimes (3 incidents), the overall profile was dominated by non-violent, low-severity offences. The data suggests a community where crime is infrequent enough to be a notable outlier compared to the UK’s broader trends. This could reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within Rochford, potentially influenced by a stable residential population, limited commercial activity, or effective local policing. The absence of significant spikes in violent crime or property-related incidents further supports the notion of a relatively safe environment, though the 100% increase in public order offences in February raises questions about transient factors, such as temporary disruptions or seasonal events, that may have influenced this category.

The most striking month-on-month change in February 2024 was a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with declines in other categories: burglary fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), violence and sexual offences dropped by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 50.0% (from 4 to 2). The shift in crime mix suggests a movement away from property-related incidents towards public order concerns, though the latter’s increase remains isolated to this category. Violence and sexual offences in Ashingdon were 80% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000 vs. 2.5 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 71% below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000 vs. 1.1 per 1,000). These figures indicate a community where violent crime is exceptionally rare compared to national trends, potentially reflecting a combination of low population density, effective local policing, or seasonal factors such as reduced social gatherings during winter.

Ashingdon's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 42.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month typically associated with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social events. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 29-day period, reflecting a stark contrast to the national average, though no UK-specific daily figures are available for comparison. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 532 residents, underscoring the relatively low incidence of crime in this built-up area. This statistic, when contextualised against Ashingdon’s population of 6,382, illustrates a community where crime is infrequent enough to be a notable outlier compared to the UK’s broader average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that the area’s crime profile is significantly less volatile than the national trend, likely influenced by local factors such as a stable residential environment or community engagement initiatives that may not be explicitly documented in the data.