Crime in Ashtead: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Ashtead in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (171), anti-social behaviour (53) and public order (47) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,373rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ashtead | Mole Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 446 | 5,798 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.9 | 65.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,897 | 88,709 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ashtead of any year here (446 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 446 | 29.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 544 | 36.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 517 | 34.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 509 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 518 | 34.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 611 | 41.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 573 | 38.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 633 | 42.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 638 | 42.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and vehicle crime (73% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 35 to 47 and criminal damage and arson rose from 33 to 39, while burglary fell from 57 to 34 and violence and sexual offences fell from 207 to 171.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 11.5 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 3.6 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 2.6 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.2 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Ashtead.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashtead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherhead | 1,520 | 120.2 | +301% |
| Epsom | 3,917 | 111.2 | +271% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,493 | 53.8 | +80% |
| Great Bookham and Fetcham | 933 | 41.4 | +38% |
| Ewell | 2,517 | 76.8 | +157% |
| Cobham (Elmbridge) | 1,324 | 71.0 | +137% |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 668 | 43.8 | +46% |
| Banstead | 524 | 63.4 | +112% |
Of the 2 areas within Ashtead, Ashtead Park had the highest crime rate (32.0 per 1,000) and Ashtead Lanes & Common the lowest (27.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtead Park | Neighbourhood | 7,493 | 240 | 32.0 |
| Ashtead Lanes & Common | Neighbourhood | 7,404 | 206 | 27.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Ashtead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Heathfield Close | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Rutland Close | 15 |
| On or near Brookers Close | 14 |
| On or near Howard Close | 11 |
| On or near Quarry Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 11 |
| On or near Darcy Road | 10 |
| On or near Pound Court | 10 |
Of the 393 crimes in Ashtead with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 53 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Ashtead has an estimated population of 14,897 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ashtead average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ashtead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ashtead a safe place to live?
Ashtead recorded 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,373rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ashtead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 171 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Ashtead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashtead was down 18% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 544 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ashtead?
About 14,897 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ashtead?
Ashtead 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.