Ashford (Spelthorne) Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ashford (Spelthorne) maintained a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, 11.3% below the UK average of 7.1. This positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the country, though local variations in crime types reveal nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.5% of all incidents, slightly below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This category’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 may reflect the area’s demographic profile, with younger populations or transient communities contributing to higher rates of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, was 5% above the UK average, potentially linked to indoor gatherings during the winter months. Public order offences also exceeded the national average by 43%, suggesting challenges in managing community tensions or enforcing public space regulations. Seasonal factors, such as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely influenced these trends, with reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes shifting activity indoors. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, indicating effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. The area’s built-up nature within Spelthorne may also contribute to its relatively low crime levels, with urban planning and infrastructure reducing opportunities for certain offences.

February 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with bicycle theft and robbery both increasing by 100% compared to January. This spike in bicycle theft, from zero to one incident, may reflect seasonal trends or specific local factors, such as increased cycling during winter months. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 61.5%, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for theft during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, reaching 27 incidents—a rate 5% above the UK average. This increase could be tied to indoor gatherings during the winter, though it remains below the national benchmark. Meanwhile, burglary and other crime categories declined, with burglary dropping by 55.6% to 12 incidents. This may indicate effective local policing or seasonal factors, such as shorter daylight hours deterring daytime break-ins. Residents may find the 122% increase in robbery—rising from zero to four incidents—particularly concerning, as it highlights a new vulnerability in the area’s crime profile.

Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, marking an 8.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with crime levels 11.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, approximately five crimes were reported each day during February, translating to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 158 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average, though local variations in population density and policing strategies may contribute to this trend. The population of 24,339 further contextualises these numbers, suggesting that individual risk remains modest. However, the drop in burglary and vehicle crime—by 55.6% and 61.5% respectively—contrasts with the rise in anti-social behaviour, which increased by 50% compared to January. These shifts may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced outdoor activity during winter, which could influence both crime types and policing priorities.