Crime Rate in Ashdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashdon

The total recorded crimes in Ashdon, Uttlesford, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashdon crime rate of 40.90 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 Ashdon, encompassing approximately 48 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guildhall Way with total crimes: 1
  • Will'S Ayley Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ashdon?

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

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Ashdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 39 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashdon recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Ashdon had fewer crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 42 crimes compared to 266. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashdon recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ashdon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashdon has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 40.90 ranking 21th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Ashdon crimes were 39. The crime rate of Ashdon in 2024 was 797.55 (year) or 66.46 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashdon were around 42 crimes with yearly crime rate of 858.90 (year) or 71.57 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashdon)CrimesRank (Ashdon)CrimesRank (Ashdon)
Takeley143 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Saffron Walden Shire45 2327 5358 5
Great Dunmow South & Barnston34 4569 3562 3
Great Dunmow North33 5377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Audley26 7311 6347 6
Thaxted & the Eastons28 6286 8307 7
Elsenham & Henham21 9306 7289 8
Felsted & Stebbing21 8261 10231 12
Stansted North18 11239 12260 9
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys19 10285 9239 10
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts16 12248 11237 11
Saffron Walden Castle11 15156 13193 13
Newport11 13142 14189 14
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow11 14108 16109 16
High Easter & the Rodings10 16126 15122 15
Hatfield Heath6 1784 1770 17
Debden & Wimbish6 1855 1870 18
Clavering5 1934 2155 19
The Sampfords2 2234 2248 20
Stort Valley3 2038 2041 22

Ashdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

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

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In September 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
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 Ashdon in May 2025

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

1. Guildhall Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
2. Will'S Ayley Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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