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Crime in Ashford

Recorded crime in Ashford is 0.9 times the Spelthorne average and 0.7 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has risen 14%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Ashford: about 26,258 residents in 26 neighbourhoods.

Safety
6/10Average crime
Living
7.4/10Good
5-year change
+14%more crimes
vs the council
0.9×the Spelthorne average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Spelthorne 003C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeSpelthorne 005D: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeSpelthorne 003G: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeSpelthorne 005B: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeSpelthorne 005E: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeSpelthorne 003D: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeSpelthorne 005C: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeSpelthorne 003A: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeSpelthorne 002A: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeSpelthorne 005A: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeSpelthorne 003E: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeHounslow 023C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeSpelthorne 003F: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeSpelthorne 005F: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeSpelthorne 003B: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeSpelthorne 012A: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeSpelthorne 007B: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeHounslow 027B: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeSpelthorne 007C: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeSpelthorne 006A: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crimeSpelthorne 006B: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeSpelthorne 002C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeSpelthorne 006C: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeSpelthorne 006E: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeSpelthorne 004A: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeSpelthorne 001C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Ashford.

Crime over 5 years

Up 14% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Ashford, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 1,486 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20221,486Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 1,532 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20231,532Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 1,835 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20241,835Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 1,740 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20251,740Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 1,688 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20261,688

What is recorded

Crime severity: 0.9× the Spelthorne average (0.7× the England and Wales average). 59 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 60% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 17% of the harm here
  • Robbery: 5% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 16 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery0.5
Burglary3.9
Violence and sexual offences21.8
Drugs2.2
Possession of weapons0.5
Other crime1.6
Other theft4.9
Theft from the person0.3
Vehicle crime6.0
Criminal damage and arson6.3
Public order6.5
Bicycle theft0.9
Shoplifting3.9

Postcode districts in Ashford

Nearby towns

Council: Spelthorne

Questions about crime in Ashford

Is Ashford a safe place to live?
Ashford scores 6 out of 10 for safety (average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 0.9 times the Spelthorne average.
Is crime going up or down in Ashford?
Up 14% over 5 years, from 1,486 recorded crimes a year to 1,688.
What is the most common crime in Ashford?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 22 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Ashford compare with Spelthorne?
Crime severity in Ashford is 0.9 times the Spelthorne average.