Crime Rate in Ashford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashford East

The total recorded crimes in Ashford East, Spelthorne, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashford East crime rate of 2.14 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 Ashford East, encompassing approximately 19,592 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Ashford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmcroft Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Feltham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chattern Hill with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ashford East?

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

  • Relative to Spelthorne:

    • In 2024, Ashford East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Spelthorne average, with 566 crimes compared to 831.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashford East recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashford East had fewer crimes than the Spelthorne average, with 576 crimes compared to 699. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashford East recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Spelthorne, Ashford East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ashford East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ashford East has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 11th out of 12 in the Spelthorne, UK

In 2024, the total Ashford East crimes were 566. The crime rate of Ashford East in 2024 was 28.89 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Spelthorne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashford East were around 576 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.40 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Spelthorne.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Spelthorne)CrimesRank (Spelthorne)CrimesRank (Spelthorne)
Staines186 12,598 11,511 1
Stanwell North63 51,087 21,111 2
Ashford North and Stanwell South87 2912 5907 3
Ashford Town71 31,055 3688 5
Sunbury Common65 4927 4903 4
Sunbury East48 7583 7620 6
Shepperton Town47 8646 6509 10
Staines South56 6537 11535 9
Laleham and Shepperton Green42 10553 10616 7
Ashford Common44 9572 8477 11
Halliford and Sunbury West39 12448 12408 12
Riverside and Laleham22 13325 13228 13

Ashford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202434
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202519
January 202510
December 202411
November 202417
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202422
May 202419
April 202412

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 202418
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ashford East in March 2025

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

1. Elmcroft Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
2. Feltham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Chattern Hill (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Muncaster Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. John'S Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sandell'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sundown Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Chalmers Road East (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sydney Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bancroft Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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