Ashingdon Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 saw Ashingdon maintain a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 65.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This continued safety, despite a winter lull in outdoor activity, reflects the area’s semi-rural character and limited exposure to high-crime environments. The crime profile was dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 71.4% of all incidents, followed by property crimes such as burglary and theft. While the overall rate remained stable, the seasonal context of February—a month typically marked by reduced outdoor engagement and pre-spring inactivity—may have contributed to the low volume of property-related crimes. The absence of major transport links or commercial hubs likely limits opportunities for certain offences, such as vehicle crime, which saw a notable 75% decrease from the previous month. However, the rise in violent crimes, though still far below UK averages, indicates a potential shift in local dynamics. The area’s low population density and lack of concentrated nightlife may explain the dominance of violent over property crimes, as interpersonal conflicts are more likely to occur in smaller, closely-knit communities. This pattern is consistent with other built-up areas in rural regions, where social networks and limited anonymity can influence crime trends.

Violent crimes rose by 42.9% in February 2026, increasing from 7 to 10 incidents. This jump, despite the overall crime rate remaining low, suggests a shift in the crime mix towards more interpersonal offences. Burglary and public order offences both doubled, with one incident each reported—a stark contrast to the previous month’s zero occurrences. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped 75%, falling from four to one, likely reflecting seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during winter. The violent crime category’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 31% below the UK average for the same category, highlighting Ashingdon’s relative safety in this area. For residents, the 71.4% share of violent crimes among total incidents may prompt targeted awareness, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks.

Ashingdon's February 2026 crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 6.8% decrease from the previous month’s 2.4 per 1,000, continuing a trend of sustained low-level crime. Daily crime statistics show just 0.5 crimes per day on average, a figure that aligns with the area’s historically sparse incident reports. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 456 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 6,382, the low crime density suggests that most residents experience minimal direct interaction with crime. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where 6.4 crimes occur per 1,000 people, but local conditions—such as the area’s semi-rural character and limited nightlife—likely contribute to the disparity. The absence of major transport hubs or commercial centres further reduces opportunities for certain crime types, reinforcing the area’s distinct profile compared to denser urban zones.