Ashford vs Ashtead

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Ashford Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Ashtead Surrey Police

      Ashford vs Ashtead Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ashford
      Surrey Police
      2,135 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      18.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Ashtead
      Surrey Police
      575 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashford
      B Ashtead
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,135
      575
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,301
      477
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.2%
      ↑20.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.6%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashford
      B Ashtead
      Violent Crime
      730 ↓4%
      200 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      330 ↓9%
      65 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      141 ↓1%
      28 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      116 ↓28%
      18 ↓40%
      Burglary
      91 ↓7%
      64 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      148 ↓1%
      44 ↑57%
      Drugs
      71 ↑18%
      60 ↑500%
      Public Order
      176 ↓3%
      44 ↓4%
      Robbery
      18 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      225 ↓13%
      24 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓47%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑11%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓18%
      16 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ashtead is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashford safer than Ashtead?

      Ashford has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,135 crimes in the last 12 months. Ashtead has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 575 crimes. Ashtead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashford vs Ashtead?

      Ashford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ashtead shows +20.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashford and Ashtead?

      In Ashford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (730 incidents). In Ashtead, it is Violent Crime (200 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashford and Ashtead?

      Ashford recorded 330 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ashtead recorded 65. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ashford vs Ashtead?

      Violent crime in Ashford totalled 730 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 200 in Ashtead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashford and Ashtead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashford recorded 2,301 crimes (now 2,135, a change of -7.2%). Ashtead recorded 477 crimes previously (now 575, +20.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashford and Ashtead?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ashford has a resolution rate of 18.6% and Ashtead has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashford and Ashtead?

      Ashford falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Ashtead is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashford and Ashtead?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ashford or Ashtead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashford and Ashtead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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