Ashingdon Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Ashingdon’s crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 67.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000—a disparity that translates to a significantly lower per-capita risk for residents. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for half of all reported incidents (8 cases). This category’s rate (1.3 per 1,000) was 50% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect the area’s character as a smaller, possibly more cohesive community where interpersonal disputes are less frequent or more quickly resolved. Property crimes, though fewer in number (4 cases), were evenly split between theft and burglary, with other theft (3 cases) being the second most common category. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced patterns. The area’s low crime density, combined with its built-up yet low-population nature, likely contributes to its consistently below-average figures. While violent crime saw a minor 11.1% decline from October, the absence of a major spike in property offences suggests that local factors such as limited commercial activity and residential tranquility play a role in maintaining this trend.

November saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%), drugs (+100%), and other theft (+100%) compared to the previous month. These jumps, though starting from zero in some categories, may partly reflect seasonal dynamics such as Bonfire Night or Black Friday shopping, which can amplify public order issues. Conversely, violent crime fell by 11.1%, though it remained the most common category, comprising 50% of all incidents. This suggests a shift in crime mix towards property-related offences, despite overall stability in the rate. Ashingdon’s violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that may be attributed to the area’s smaller scale and lower population density. For residents, the 1-in-399 monthly exposure figure offers a tangible sense of the low risk, even if isolated incidents occur.

Ashingdon’s crime rate remained stable in November 2024, matching the previous month’s 2.5 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local safety patterns, though the low rate persists as a standout feature. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the month—a figure that, while small, underscores the rarity of incidents in a community of 6,382 people. Monthly exposure to crime is further contextualised by the fact that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 399 residents. This metric, when paired with the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlights the area’s relative safety. The population context reinforces this: even if crime were to rise slightly, the per-capita risk would remain far below national benchmarks. Such stability may reflect the area’s character as a low-density built-up zone, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity naturally dampen crime opportunities.