Ashford Common Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Ashford Common in November 2025 reveals a distinct mix of offence types that reflect both the area’s characteristics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 27.7% of all reported crimes, a rate 42% below the UK average. This suggests that while the area experiences a significant share of violent incidents, the overall prevalence is lower than the national benchmark. Shoplifting, the second most common crime, contributes 19.2% of the total, but its rate (1.0 per 1,000) is 59% above the UK average, likely driven by the area’s retail presence and the surge in Black Friday shopping activity. Anti-social behaviour, at 10.6% of all crimes, is 43% below the UK average, potentially indicating effective community engagement or lower levels of public disorder in this built-up area. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, dark evenings, and the peak of post-Christmas shopping—may have influenced the crime mix, with shoplifting and other theft-related offences seeing spikes. However, the overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents remains 26% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with Ashford Common’s status as a relatively low-crime area within Spelthorne. This balance of crime types, with violent offences underrepresented and property crimes overrepresented compared to national trends, may reflect the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, as well as the effectiveness of local policing strategies in addressing specific risks. The data also highlights the importance of seasonal factors in shaping crime patterns, with the transition to darker evenings and the timing of major retail events likely playing a role in the types of offences recorded.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with 'other crime' surging by 200% compared to the previous month, reflecting a rise from one to three incidents. This increase, coupled with a 150% jump in 'other theft' and a 100% rise in 'theft from the person', highlights emerging trends that may warrant closer scrutiny. Conversely, 'public order' offences dropped by 75%, and 'anti-social behaviour' fell by 58.3%, suggesting a possible reduction in community tensions or improved local interventions. The shoplifting rate in Ashford Common remains 59% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a disparity that may be linked to the area’s retail presence and the seasonal impact of Black Friday shopping. Meanwhile, violent crime rates are 42% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a figure that could reflect the area’s lower population density or stronger community policing efforts. For residents, the sharp rise in 'other crime'—a category encompassing non-specific incidents—may indicate the need for enhanced local awareness or targeted prevention measures.

Ashford Common's crime rate in November 2025 (5.4 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 7.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000, indicating a continued downward trend. This reduction aligns with the area’s broader pattern of lower-than-average crime levels compared to the UK, where the national average stands at 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately two reported crimes per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. While this statistic is lower than the UK average for most categories, the disparity is most pronounced in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which are both significantly below national levels. This suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or the area’s demographic profile—may be contributing to the sustained reduction in crime. However, the rise in certain categories like 'other crime' and 'other theft' highlights areas where further attention could be warranted.