Aldershot Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Aldershot's crime profile in September 2025 reveals an unusual concentration of violent offences compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 38.9% of all crimes — 9% above the national rate. The area's overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places it 1.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, suggesting a nuanced picture of local safety. The top crime types — violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and public order — reflect the influence of seasonal factors such as the return to school and university term start, which may contribute to increased public disorder and interpersonal conflicts. While property crimes (103) and violent crimes (122) dominate the breakdown, the sharp contrast between Aldershot's performance in different categories highlights the area's distinct characteristics. For instance, anti-social behaviour is 23% below the UK average, possibly due to community policing efforts or the area's built-up nature, which may foster more direct oversight. Meanwhile, vehicle crime is 50% above the national average (0.6 per 1,000 vs 0.4 per 1,000), a figure that may be influenced by Aldershot's role as a transport hub or its proximity to major roads. The seasonal context of September — with nights drawing in and the start of academic terms — may partly explain the spikes in public order and criminal damage, though these trends remain inconsistent with broader UK patterns. This suggests that local factors, such as community dynamics or specific environmental features, play a significant role in shaping Aldershot's unique crime profile.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which rose from 1 to 20 cases (+1900%), and public order offences, which surged by 181.8% (11 to 31). Vehicle crime also doubled to 26 cases, a 100% increase from zero the previous month. These spikes contrast with a 60.1% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 306 to 122 cases — a change that may reflect seasonal shifts as university freshers return and nights grow shorter. Violence and sexual offences remain 9% above the UK average (2.8 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 23% below the national rate (0.9 per 1,000 vs 1.2 per 1,000). For residents, the 10 crimes recorded daily in Aldershot offer a concrete measure of local crime frequency, though the overall rate remains slightly below the UK average.

Aldershot's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 7.3 per 1,000, a 7.7% decline from the previous month's 7.9 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns as evenings grow shorter and school terms begin, potentially reducing opportunities for nocturnal crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 10 crimes per day over the month — a figure that, while consistent with local rhythms, remains slightly below the UK average. Monthly exposure shows one crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a rate that is 1.4% below the UK average. This suggests Aldershot's population, while not immune to crime, experiences slightly lower levels than the national average. The shift from August to September also saw a marked change in crime types, with property crimes declining and violent offences dropping by 60.1%. These changes may reflect the area's transition from summer tourism patterns to the start of academic terms, though local factors such as policing strategies or community initiatives could also play a role.