Ashingdon Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ashingdon’s crime rate in January 2025 remained at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 77.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s unusually low crime profile, which may be influenced by its status as a small built-up area within Rochford, where limited urban density and community cohesion could deter criminal activity. The most prominent crime types were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all incidents, followed by burglary (20%) and criminal damage and arson (10%). Seasonal factors likely played a role, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may limit opportunities for property crimes. However, the unexpected 150% rise in violence and sexual offences defies this pattern, suggesting local dynamics that may not align with broader seasonal trends. This category’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000 was 68% below the UK average, yet the sharp increase from the previous month’s 2 incidents to 5 raises questions about temporary catalysts. The area’s crime mix also showed a notable shift toward violent crime, with property crimes making up only 30% of the total. While this may reflect underreporting or changes in police categorisation, it highlights the need for further analysis of local factors. Overall, Ashingdon’s crime profile remains exceptionally low compared to the UK, but the sudden spike in violence-related incidents deserves closer attention from local authorities and residents.

The most striking movement in January 2025 was the 150% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This jump, though still below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, raises questions about local factors that may have contributed to the change. Concurrently, burglary and theft from the person both saw 100% increases, with burglary rising from 0 to 2 and theft from the person moving from 0 to 1. These spikes contrast with a 50% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 2 to 1. The crime mix also shifted significantly, with violent crimes accounting for 50% of total incidents—a stark departure from the previous month’s balance. Theft from the person was the only category in Ashingdon that exceeded the UK average, with a 25% surplus. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the sudden rise in violence-related incidents, which may warrant local awareness efforts despite the overall low crime rate.

Ashingdon's crime rate remained stable at 1.6 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in overall criminal activity, though the low rate continues to stand out nationally. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 0 crimes reported over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 638 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively low risk faced by local residents compared to the UK average. While such a low frequency may seem unusual, it aligns with the area’s character as a small, possibly low-density built-up area within Rochford, where community cohesion and limited urban density could contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. This monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to national data, reinforces the local context of Ashingdon’s crime profile.