Ashingdon Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ashingdon's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 68.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, a trend that aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within Rochford. The crime breakdown revealed that violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (26.7%) and burglary (20.0%). These figures suggest a mix of crime types, with violent offences remaining lower than the UK average. The seasonal context of March—a transitional period into spring with extended evenings—may influence patterns such as vehicle crime, which could be linked to increased traffic or changes in lighting conditions. However, the area's overall low crime rate indicates that factors such as community cohesion, limited urban density, or effective local policing may contribute to its safety. Vehicle crime in Ashingdon (0.6 per 1,000) was 28% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), highlighting a specific vulnerability that requires further exploration. This anomaly, while minor, contrasts with the broader trend of low crime, suggesting that targeted measures could address these particular issues without compromising the area's overall safety. The combination of low overall rates and specific category variations illustrates the complexity of crime patterns in Ashingdon, where local factors play a critical role in shaping outcomes.

March 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in burglary (+200%), other crime (+100%), and other theft (+100%), reflecting sharp spikes in these categories. While the overall crime rate remained well below the UK average, specific categories revealed contrasting trends: vehicle crime was 28% above the UK average, and burglary was 56% above. This divergence suggests that certain local factors may be influencing these particular crime types. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences in Ashingdon were 70% below the UK average (0.8 per 1,000 vs. 2.7 per 1,000), highlighting a marked contrast with national patterns. For residents, the 200% surge in burglary cases is a notable development, potentially indicating vulnerabilities in property security that warrant attention. These figures underscore the importance of localized analysis, as national averages can mask significant variations in specific crime types across different areas.

Ashingdon's crime rate in March 2024 (2.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 25% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.9 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area's consistently low crime profile compared to national averages. On a daily basis, Ashingdon recorded roughly zero crimes per day in March, a figure that reflects the small total number of incidents (15) across 31 days. This local context is distinct from broader UK trends, where daily crime rates are significantly higher. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 425 residents in March—a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. While such a ratio may seem abstract, it provides a tangible measure of the area's safety, particularly when compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Ashingdon's crime levels remain well below national benchmarks, even as the area experiences minor fluctuations in specific categories. This comparative analysis reinforces the area's position as a low-crime environment, despite the recent upward movement in certain crime types.