Crime Rate in Ashridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashridge

The total recorded crimes in Ashridge, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashridge crime rate of 25.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ashridge, encompassing approximately 312 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashridge Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Olivers Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gatesdene Close with total crimes: 2
  • Common Gardens with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ashridge?

To understand the safety of Ashridge, we need to analyze Ashridge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Ashridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 99 crimes compared to 597.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashridge recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Ashridge had fewer crimes than the Dacorum average, with 106 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashridge recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dacorum, Ashridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ashridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashridge has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 25.60 ranking 24th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Ashridge crimes were 99. The crime rate of Ashridge in 2024 was 316.80 (year) or 26.40 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashridge were around 106 crimes with yearly crime rate of 339.20 (year) or 28.27 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashridge)CrimesRank (Ashridge)CrimesRank (Ashridge)
Adeyfield East109 31,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall134 11,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor106 41,444 21,023 4
Hemel Hempstead Town115 21,382 31,210 3
Chaulden and Warners End100 5899 6962 5
Leverstock Green88 6990 5939 6
Grovehill77 7865 7732 7
Highfield63 8773 8684 8
Watling56 9633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm34 14412 14509 10
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield54 10539 10461 11
Gadebridge45 11531 11343 15
Berkhamsted Castle39 12446 12408 12
Tring Central39 13363 15396 13
Adeyfield West26 19442 13383 14
Bennetts End30 15261 20227 20
Berkhamsted East29 16349 16319 16
Tring West and Rural29 17304 18299 17
Kings Langley27 18341 17286 18
Berkhamsted West19 20301 19284 19
Nash Mills18 21231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton7 25153 23147 22
Northchurch9 22161 22114 23
Tring East9 23128 24111 24

Ashridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
June 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ashridge in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashridge postcode area is presented below.

1. Olivers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Gatesdene Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Common Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Browns Spring (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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