Crime in Ashingdon: statistics, rates and trends
160 crimes were recorded in Ashingdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (72), criminal damage and arson (19) and vehicle crime (17) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,385th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ashingdon | Rochford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 160 | 4,605 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.9 | 51.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,416 | 89,815 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ashingdon of any year here (160 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 160 | 24.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 168 | 26.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 209 | 32.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 258 | 40.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 229 | 35.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 223 | 34.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 245 | 38.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 249 | 38.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 263 | 41.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 5 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 11.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 2.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Ashingdon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashingdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochford | 1,226 | 85.7 | +244% |
| Hockley and Hawkwell | 512 | 32.1 | +29% |
| Hullbridge | 253 | 46.5 | +86% |
| Rayleigh | 1,822 | 54.6 | +119% |
| Southend-on-Sea | 21,255 | 114.7 | +360% |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 804 | 50.7 | +103% |
| Great Wakering | 365 | 51.2 | +105% |
| Thundersley and South Benfleet | 2,391 | 49.0 | +96% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Ashingdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Avon Close” and “Brays Lane” (9 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Avon Close | 9 |
| On or near Brays Lane | 9 |
| On or near Ashingdon Road | 7 |
| On or near Magnolia Road | 7 |
| On or near Princess Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Lascelles Gardens | 6 |
| On or near New Hall Road | 6 |
| On or near York Road | 6 |
| On or near Ashingdon Heights | 5 |
| On or near Canewdon View Road | 5 |
Of the 145 crimes in Ashingdon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 6 | 4.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Ashingdon has an estimated population of 6,416 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (7.9%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ashingdon average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ashingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ashingdon a safe place to live?
Ashingdon recorded 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,385th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ashingdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (19).
Is crime in Ashingdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashingdon was down 5% on the year before: 160 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 168 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ashingdon?
About 6,416 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ashingdon?
Ashingdon is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.