Crime Rate in Ashtead Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashtead Common

The total recorded crimes in Ashtead Common, Mole Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashtead Common crime rate of 6.28 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 Ashtead Common, encompassing approximately 3,662 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Burglary: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Ashtead Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookers Close with total crimes: 6
  • St Stephens Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Overdale with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ashtead Common?

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

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Ashtead Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 103 crimes compared to 283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashtead Common recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashtead Common had fewer crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 122 crimes compared to 269. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashtead Common recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mole Valley, Ashtead Common has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ashtead Common Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ashtead Common has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 6.28 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Ashtead Common crimes were 103. The crime rate of Ashtead Common in 2024 was 28.13 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashtead Common were around 122 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.32 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mole Valley)CrimesRank (Mole Valley)CrimesRank (Mole Valley)
Leatherhead North111 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking South72 2732 2618 2
Dorking North36 6437 4432 3
Holmwoods50 3498 3423 4
Leatherhead South39 4329 5374 5
Bookham South38 5260 8259 7
Charlwood35 7311 6355 6
Bookham North33 8300 7255 8
Ashtead Village20 10225 10247 9
Fetcham East14 14231 9178 12
Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland15 13152 15196 10
Capel, Leigh and Newdigate13 15204 11179 11
Ashtead Park16 11161 14175 13
Box Hill and Headley15 12165 12115 18
Westcott11 16165 13116 17
Okewood6 1984 21130 14
Fetcham West6 20104 18117 16
Beare Green10 17127 1687 20
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham10 18127 17104 19
Leith Hill3 2186 2059 21

Ashtead Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 20254
November 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Ashtead Common in March 2025

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

1. Brookers Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. St Stephens Avenue (Map)
Total5
Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Overdale (Map)
Total5
Burglary5
4. Culverhay (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newton Wood Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Taylor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Caen Wood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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