Ashingdon Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ashingdon’s crime profile in May 2024 reveals a strikingly low overall rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents—71.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure positions the area as one of the safest in the country, a trend consistent with its rural character and the absence of high-crime urban features. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.7% of all reported incidents (7 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (13.3%) and anti-social behaviour (13.3%). These patterns align with the area’s likely demographic makeup, which may include a mix of elderly residents and smaller communities where interpersonal disputes can escalate into violent incidents. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and longer evenings—likely contributes to increased socialising in public spaces, which may partly explain the higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, these figures remain significantly below UK averages, with violence and sexual offences in Ashingdon being 61% lower than the national rate. The low crime rate may also reflect the area’s limited retail or nightlife presence, which typically drives shoplifting or alcohol-fuelled violence in more densely populated regions. While direct causal links, the combination of geographical isolation, small community dynamics, and seasonal factors likely plays a role in shaping these crime patterns.

May 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences both increasing by 100% compared to the previous month. This surge followed a notable drop in other theft (50% decrease) and criminal damage and arson (33.3% decrease), suggesting a reallocation of police or community resources. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 16.7%, from six to seven incidents, though this category remains 61% below the UK average. The contrast between these changes—particularly the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—may partly explain local concerns, as such offences often occur in public spaces and can be linked to increased socialising during May’s longer evenings and bank holidays. Residents may find the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a shift in crime patterns that could warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Ashingdon’s crime rate in May 2024 (2.4 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 6.4% decrease from the previous month’s 2.5 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low crime environment. When scaled to the local population of 6,382, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 425 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights the rarity of crime in Ashingdon compared to the UK average, where residents face significantly higher rates. While the data does not provide a UK-wide daily comparison, the local context suggests that Ashingdon remains a safe area, particularly when considering the combination of low population density and the absence of high-risk environments like major urban centres or tourist hotspots.