Ashford (Spelthorne) in Spelthorne presents a generally positive picture for families concerned about safety. The overall crime rate stands at 78.4 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is notably lower than the United Kingdom average of 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. This suggests that Ashford (Spelthorne) experiences less crime overall compared to the national average.
To further assess safety, we consider the safety score, which is 82 out of 100. The UK average for this metric is 79, indicating Ashford (Spelthorne) performs slightly better in terms of perceived safety. This score is a composite measure that likely takes into account factors beyond just reported crime statistics, such as resident perceptions and environmental factors.
Specifically looking at violent crime, the rate in Ashford (Spelthorne) is 29.4 incidents per 1,000 people. While still a concerning statistic, it’s important to remember this is one aspect of overall safety and doesn’t represent the entirety of the area's crime profile. It is also vital to understand the definition of violent crime used in the data collection process, which may include a range of offences.
It’s important to note that crime statistics are averages and can fluctuate. Individual experiences within Ashford (Spelthorne) may vary. Factors such as the specific neighbourhood within Ashford (Spelthorne) and personal safety precautions taken will influence perceived and actual safety. The population of Ashford (Spelthorne) is 24,339, which provides a context for interpreting the crime rates – a smaller population can mean that even a relatively small number of incidents can impact the per capita rate.