Crime Rate in Ashford Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashford Common

The total recorded crimes in Ashford Common, Spelthorne, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashford Common crime rate of 1.61 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 Common, encompassing approximately 24,810 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashford Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosslyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Templecroft with total crimes: 3
  • Woodlands Parade with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ashford Common?

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

  • Relative to Spelthorne:

    • In 2024, Ashford Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Spelthorne average, with 572 crimes compared to 831.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashford Common recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Spelthorne.

    • In 2023, Ashford Common had fewer crimes than the Spelthorne average, with 477 crimes compared to 699. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashford Common recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Spelthorne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ashford Common Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashford Common has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 ranking 12th out of 12 in the Spelthorne, UK

In 2024, the total Ashford Common crimes were 572. The crime rate of Ashford Common in 2024 was 23.05 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Spelthorne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashford Common were around 477 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.23 (year) or 1.60 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Spelthorne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashford Common)CrimesRank (Ashford Common)CrimesRank (Ashford Common)
Staines225 12,598 11,511 1
Stanwell North86 31,087 21,111 2
Ashford North and Stanwell South89 2912 5907 3
Ashford Town65 61,055 3688 5
Sunbury Common72 4927 4903 4
Sunbury East65 5583 7620 6
Shepperton Town49 8646 6509 10
Laleham and Shepperton Green49 9553 10616 7
Ashford East62 7566 9576 8
Staines South40 11537 11535 9
Halliford and Sunbury West45 10448 12408 12
Riverside and Laleham19 13325 13228 13

Ashford Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202513
February 202514
January 20256
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 202412
August 202430
July 202418
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 202424
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ashford Common in May 2025

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

1. Rosslyn Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Templecroft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Woodlands Parade (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Saville Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Alexandra Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dingle Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Aspen Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Poplar Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mornington Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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