Ashford vs Stanwell

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

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

      Ashford vs Stanwell 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stanwell
      Surrey Police
      1,437 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashford
      B Stanwell
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,135
      1,437
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,301
      1,507
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.2%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.6%
      25.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashford
      B Stanwell
      Violent Crime
      730 ↓4%
      507 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      330 ↓9%
      241 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      141 ↓1%
      100 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      116 ↓28%
      81 ↓35%
      Burglary
      91 ↓7%
      40 ↓34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      148 ↓1%
      135 ↓1%
      Drugs
      71 ↑18%
      57 ↑19%
      Public Order
      176 ↓3%
      131 ↑1%
      Robbery
      18 ↑0%
      12 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      225 ↓13%
      52 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓47%
      8 ↓47%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑11%
      7 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑0%
      17 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓18%
      49 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanwell is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashford safer than Stanwell?

      Ashford has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,135 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanwell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,437 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashford vs Stanwell?

      Ashford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stanwell shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ashford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (730 incidents). In Stanwell, it is Violent Crime (507 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ashford recorded 330 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanwell recorded 241. 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 Stanwell?

      Violent crime in Ashford totalled 730 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 507 in Stanwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashford and Stanwell 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%). Stanwell recorded 1,507 crimes previously (now 1,437, -4.6%).

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

      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 Stanwell has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashford and Stanwell?

      Ashford falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Stanwell 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 Stanwell?

      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 Stanwell on a crime map?

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

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