Crime Rate in Ashtead Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashtead Village

The total recorded crimes in Ashtead Village, Mole Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashtead Village crime rate of 2.57 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 Village, encompassing approximately 12,461 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Drugs: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ashtead Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Greville Close with total crimes: 2
  • Darcy Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ashtead Village?

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

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Ashtead Village demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 225 crimes compared to 283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashtead Village witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

    • In 2023, Ashtead Village had fewer crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 247 crimes compared to 269. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ashtead Village witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ashtead Village Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashtead Village has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Ashtead Village crimes were 225. The crime rate of Ashtead Village in 2024 was 18.06 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashtead Village were around 247 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.82 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashtead Village)CrimesRank (Ashtead Village)CrimesRank (Ashtead Village)
Leatherhead North122 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking South62 2732 2618 2
Dorking North35 4437 4432 3
Holmwoods35 3498 3423 4
Leatherhead South26 8329 5374 5
Bookham North34 5300 7255 8
Charlwood24 11311 6355 6
Bookham South16 14260 8259 7
Fetcham East30 7231 9178 12
Ashtead Park25 9161 14175 13
Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland8 21152 15196 10
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham24 10127 17104 19
Capel, Leigh and Newdigate20 12204 11179 11
Box Hill and Headley17 13165 12115 18
Westcott12 16165 13116 17
Okewood10 1784 21130 14
Ashtead Common9 18103 19122 15
Beare Green13 15127 1687 20
Fetcham West8 20104 18117 16
Leith Hill9 1986 2059 21

Ashtead Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20258
January 202516
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ashtead Village in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Greville Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
3. Darcy Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bourne Grove (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Summerfield (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. West Farm Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Craddock'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Old Stede Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Walter'S Mead (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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