Ashingdon Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ashingdon's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 76.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This exceptionally low rate reflects a built-up area with limited commercial activity and a small population of 6,382. The two most common crime types were criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 41.7% of total) and violence and sexual offences (5 incidents, 41.7% of total). These figures suggest a balance between property-related and violent crime, though both categories remain well below national averages. The seasonal context of May—characterized by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the rise in criminal damage and arson, as extended daylight hours and public gatherings could create opportunities for such incidents. The UK average for criminal damage and arson is 0.6 per 1,000, meaning Ashingdon's rate is 33% higher, though still modest given the area's size and character. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences in Ashingdon are 72% below the UK average, a figure consistent with the area's low population density and limited nightlife infrastructure. The low overall crime rate is likely supported by Ashingdon's rural-adjacent setting, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. These patterns align with typical trends in small built-up areas within commuter belts, where crime tends to be concentrated in specific locations rather than widespread.

The most dramatic shift in May 2025 was the 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This category alone accounted for 41.7% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (33% above). Concurrently, other theft rose from 0 to 1 incident—a 100% increase—marking a new category in the monthly breakdown. Despite these spikes, violent crime remained 72% below the UK average, with 5 incidents (0.8 per 1,000) compared to the national rate of 2.8 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes (6) now accounting for 50% of the total, compared to 41.7% in violent crime. For residents, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson may signal a need for increased vigilance in public spaces during May's extended evenings.

Ashingdon's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 9.3% compared to the previous month, climbing from 1.7 to 1.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, places the area's monthly crime exposure at one reported incident for every 532 residents. Daily crime statistics show an average of roughly 0 crimes per day over the month, reflecting the area's consistently low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 6,382, this suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime than the UK average. The shift in crime types—particularly the rise in criminal damage and arson—adds nuance to the overall picture, indicating localized factors may be influencing the area's crime dynamics. These figures remain well below the UK average, reinforcing Ashingdon's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Rochford.