Ashingdon Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ashingdon's September 2025 crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents marks a stark departure from the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a 74.3% deficit that positions the area as one of the safest in the country. The crime profile reveals a balanced distribution, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 25% of total incidents and vehicle crime contributing a similar share. This mix suggests a focus on personal safety and property crime, potentially influenced by the area's built-up character and proximity to Rochford's infrastructure. Seasonal factors in September, such as the return to school and university freshers' week, may have contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns. While the low rate of violent crime aligns with the area's likely emphasis on community cohesion, the above-average vehicle crime rate could indicate gaps in local security measures for parked vehicles. The broader context of a built-up area within a larger town suggests that Ashingdon's crime profile is shaped by a combination of residential stability and limited commercial activity, factors that may help explain its consistently low crime levels compared to larger urban centres.

September saw a 66.7% decrease in public order offences, dropping from 3 to 1, the most significant decline among all categories. This reduction aligns with the start of the school term, which may have reduced late-night activity in local areas. Meanwhile, drugs and other theft each rose by 100%, reflecting a shift in crime patterns that could be linked to increased foot traffic during the freshers' period. Violence and sexual offences remained 81% below the UK average, at 0.5 per 1,000, while vehicle crime was 25% above the national rate, suggesting vulnerabilities in local vehicle security. For residents, the 1-in-532 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible benchmark for understanding the low likelihood of encountering crime in Ashingdon, despite the small upticks in specific categories.

Ashingdon's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 25.1% decline from August's 2.5 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with crime levels 74.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, reflecting a rare combination of low population density and effective local policing. When scaled to the area's 6,382 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 532 residents—a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in Ashingdon. This contrasts sharply with the UK's average monthly exposure of one crime per 138 residents, highlighting the area's exceptional safety record. The low daily crime rate, combined with the population-scaled statistic, suggests that residents face minimal risk of encountering crime in their daily lives, a trend that has likely been reinforced by community engagement and targeted prevention efforts.