Crime in Ashford (Spelthorne): statistics, rates and trends
1,830 crimes were recorded in Ashford (Spelthorne) in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ashford (Spelthorne) at a glance
- Crime trends in Ashford (Spelthorne)
- Types of crime in Ashford (Spelthorne)
- Ashford (Spelthorne) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ashford (Spelthorne)
- Streets with the most crime in Ashford (Spelthorne)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ashford (Spelthorne)
- Demographics of Ashford (Spelthorne)
- Questions about crime in Ashford (Spelthorne)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (607), anti-social behaviour (254) and shoplifting (221) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 749th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ashford (Spelthorne) | Spelthorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,830 | 9,305 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 25,615 | 107,074 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ashford (Spelthorne) peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,079 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,657). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,830 | 71.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,946 | 76.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,079 | 81.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,783 | 69.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,693 | 66.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,904 | 74.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,863 | 72.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,711 | 66.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,657 | 64.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| July 2026 | 175 |
| June 2026 | 138 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 167 |
| March 2026 | 172 |
| February 2026 | 132 |
| January 2026 | 117 |
| December 2025 | 159 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 172 |
| September 2025 | 166 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (38% below) and anti-social behaviour (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 181 to 221, while vehicle crime fell from 113 to 79 and anti-social behaviour fell from 303 to 254.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 607 | 23.7 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 254 | 9.9 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 221 | 8.6 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Public order | 169 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 144 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 110 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Burglary | 69 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Drugs | 62 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Other crime | 45 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ashford (Spelthorne); the highest is Staines-upon-Thames (130.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Ashford Common (67.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashford (Spelthorne) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Common | 612 | 67.6 | -5% |
| Stanwell | 1,140 | 94.1 | +32% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,619 | 130.4 | +82% |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1,823 | 84.2 | +18% |
| Shepperton | 384 | 75.5 | +6% |
| Chertsey | 1,018 | 83.9 | +17% |
| Egham | 2,514 | 88.7 | +24% |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,252 | 81.6 | +14% |
Of the 2 areas within Ashford (Spelthorne), Ashford Town had the highest crime rate (104.2 per 1,000) and Ashford East the lowest (51.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Town | Neighbourhood | 8,477 | 883 | 104.2 |
| Ashford East | Neighbourhood | 7,871 | 406 | 51.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Ashford (Spelthorne) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Road” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Road | 142 |
| On or near Parking Area | 136 |
| On or near Brownrigg Road | 75 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 64 |
| On or near Prison | 63 |
| On or near Elm Tree Close | 62 |
| On or near A30 | 47 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 36 |
| On or near Queens Street | 32 |
| On or near Station Approach | 31 |
Of the 1,576 crimes in Ashford (Spelthorne) with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 254 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 545 | 34.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 478 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 128 | 8.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 99 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Ashford (Spelthorne) has an estimated population of 25,615 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ashford (Spelthorne) average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ashford (Spelthorne) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ashford (Spelthorne) a safe place to live?
Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 749th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ashford (Spelthorne)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 607 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (254).
Is crime in Ashford (Spelthorne) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashford (Spelthorne) was down 6% on the year before: 1,830 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,946 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ashford (Spelthorne)?
About 25,615 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ashford (Spelthorne)?
Ashford (Spelthorne) is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.