Ashingdon Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ashingdon's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 77.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a sustained trend of low crime levels in the built-up area, which lies within Rochford. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all reported incidents (4 cases), followed by public order offences (27.3%, 3 cases). These rates are significantly lower than national averages, with violence and sexual offences in Ashingdon being 77% below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced crime patterns, as the area's demographics and proximity to educational institutions could contribute to fluctuations in violent crime. The low overall rate, combined with the dominance of non-violent offences, suggests a community where property crimes and public order issues are more common than violent incidents. However, the exact reasons for these patterns remain speculative, as the data does not provide direct causal links. The area's built-up nature and relatively small population may also play a role in shaping these crime dynamics, with limited opportunities for certain types of offences compared to larger urban centres. This September's statistics highlight both the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts and the need for continued vigilance in addressing specific areas of concern.

September 2024 saw a notable 55.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences, with reported incidents dropping from 9 in August to 4. This decline may partly explain the area's overall reduction in crime. Meanwhile, public order offences surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3, a shift that could reflect changes in local activity patterns during the month. Bicycle theft and anti-social behaviour both doubled from zero to one incident each. Ashingdon's rate for violence and sexual offences (0.6 per 1,000) is 77% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area's generally safe environment. Residents may find the drop in violent crime particularly reassuring, as it aligns with the start of the academic year and reduced nightlife activity.

Ashingdon's crime rate in September 2024 fell to 1.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 26.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as the area's built-up character and proximity to Rochford may see lower crime activity during the transition from summer to autumn. On a daily basis, Ashingdon recorded approximately zero crimes per day in September, a figure that underscores the area's consistently low crime environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 580 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively safe conditions experienced by local residents. When scaled to the population of 6,382, this monthly exposure is exceptionally low, placing Ashingdon well below the UK average in terms of both overall and category-specific crime rates. The combination of low daily crime counts and the monthly exposure statistic illustrates an area where residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their everyday lives, even as specific categories like public order offences see temporary spikes.