Crime in Ashford (Spelthorne): statistics, rates and trends
1,844 crimes were recorded in Ashford (Spelthorne) in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Ashford (Spelthorne)
- Questions about crime in Ashford (Spelthorne)
- About this data
1,844 crimes were recorded in Ashford (Spelthorne) in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 633 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ashford (Spelthorne) has the 750th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ashford (Spelthorne) | Spelthorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,844 | 9,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 25,615 | 107,074 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ashford (Spelthorne) was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,035 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,669). Over the whole period it rose 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,844 | 72.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,959 | 76.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,035 | 79.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,801 | 70.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,675 | 65.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,901 | 74.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,896 | 74.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,669 | 65.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,701 | 66.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 165 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ashford (Spelthorne) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+27%) and criminal damage and arson (+11%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-35%) and other crime (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 633 | 24.7 | 0.72 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 265 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 218 | 8.5 | 1.03 | +27% |
| Public order | 149 | 5.8 | 0.88 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 144 | 5.6 | 0.83 | +11% |
| Other theft | 111 | 4.3 | 0.68 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 3.1 | 0.63 | -35% |
| Burglary | 70 | 2.7 | 0.77 | -17% |
| Drugs | 64 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +2% |
| Other crime | 45 | 1.8 | 0.83 | -17% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.1 | 0.84 | +314% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 633 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 34.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 314% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ashford (Spelthorne)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ashford (Spelthorne), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ashford (Spelthorne).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashford (Spelthorne) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Common | 597 | 66.0 | -8% |
| Stanwell | 1,138 | 93.9 | +31% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,587 | 128.8 | +79% |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1,794 | 82.9 | +15% |
| Shepperton | 389 | 76.5 | +6% |
| Chertsey | 1,011 | 83.3 | +16% |
| Egham | 2,505 | 88.4 | +23% |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,239 | 81.1 | +13% |
2 areas within Ashford (Spelthorne), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ashford Town had the highest rate (105.2 per 1,000) and Ashford East the lowest (52.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Town | Neighbourhood | 8,477 | 892 | 105.2 |
| Ashford East | Neighbourhood | 7,871 | 416 | 52.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ashford (Spelthorne) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Road | 148 |
| On or near Parking Area | 133 |
| On or near Brownrigg Road | 75 |
| On or near Prison | 69 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 67 |
| On or near Elm Tree Close | 58 |
| On or near A30 | 48 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 36 |
| On or near Queens Street | 30 |
| On or near Station Approach | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ashford (Spelthorne) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 542 | 29.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 472 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 265 | 14.4% |
| Under investigation | 227 | 12.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 119 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 98 | 5.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Ashford (Spelthorne) has an estimated population of 25,615. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ashford (Spelthorne) sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ashford (Spelthorne) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Ashford (Spelthorne) a safe place to live?
Ashford (Spelthorne) recorded 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ashford (Spelthorne)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 633 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (265).
Is crime in Ashford (Spelthorne) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashford (Spelthorne) was down 6% on the year before: 1,844 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,959 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ashford (Spelthorne)?
Ashford (Spelthorne) is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ashford (Spelthorne). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.