Crime in Ashtead: statistics, rates and trends
470 crimes were recorded in Ashtead in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ashtead at a glance
- Crime trends in Ashtead
- Types of crime in Ashtead
- Ashtead compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ashtead
- Streets with the most crime in Ashtead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ashtead
- Population and deprivation in Ashtead
- Questions about crime in Ashtead
- About this data
470 crimes were recorded in Ashtead in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 181 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ashtead has the 1,387th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ashtead | Mole Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 470 | 5,808 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.5 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,897 | 88,709 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ashtead was highest in the year to July 2019 (647 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (470). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 470 | 31.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 531 | 35.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 511 | 34.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 516 | 34.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 500 | 33.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 636 | 42.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 564 | 37.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 647 | 43.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 635 | 42.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ashtead 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 other theft (+30%) and criminal damage and arson (+26%). The largest falls were in drugs (-63%) and shoplifting (-60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 12.2 | 0.35 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -8% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 2.6 | 0.39 | +26% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.6 | 0.72 | -27% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.3 | 0.37 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.4 | 0.29 | +17% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -63% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -60% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ashtead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ashtead recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ashtead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ashtead recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ashtead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ashtead recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ashtead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ashtead recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ashtead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ashtead recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ashtead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ashtead recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ashtead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ashtead recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ashtead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ashtead recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ashtead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ashtead recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ashtead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ashtead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ashtead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ashtead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ashtead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ashtead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ashtead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ashtead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ashtead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ashtead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ashtead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ashtead.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashtead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherhead | 1,552 | 122.7 | +289% |
| Epsom | 3,907 | 110.9 | +251% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,544 | 55.6 | +76% |
| Great Bookham and Fetcham | 957 | 42.4 | +34% |
| Ewell | 2,525 | 77.0 | +144% |
| Cobham (Elmbridge) | 1,328 | 71.2 | +126% |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 652 | 42.8 | +36% |
| Banstead | 520 | 62.9 | +99% |
2 areas within Ashtead, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ashtead Park had the highest rate (34.0 per 1,000) and Ashtead Lanes & Common the lowest (29.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtead Park | Neighbourhood | 7,493 | 255 | 34.0 |
| Ashtead Lanes & Common | Neighbourhood | 7,404 | 215 | 29.0 |
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 Ashtead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Heathfield Close | 17 |
| On or near Brookers Close | 16 |
| On or near Howard Close | 15 |
| On or near Rutland Close | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 14 |
| On or near Pound Court | 12 |
| On or near Woodfield Close | 11 |
| On or near Darcy Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ashtead 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 150 | 31.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 149 | 31.7% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 11.7% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Ashtead has an estimated population of 14,897. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ashtead sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ashtead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Ashtead a safe place to live?
Ashtead recorded 31.5 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 Ashtead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Ashtead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashtead was down 11% on the year before: 470 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 531 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ashtead?
Ashtead 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 Ashtead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.