Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Is Ashcombe Safe?

Crime statistics for Ashcombe. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 1,846 crimes
3 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,846 Crimes (last 12 months)
26.7% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑39.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,846 total crimes recorded in Ashcombe

Violent Crime
806 43.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
297 16.1%
Public Order
220 11.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
118 6.4%
Other Theft
102 5.5%
Vehicle Crime
61 3.3%
Burglary
57 3.1%
Drugs
56 3%
Shoplifting
53 2.9%
Other Crime
28 1.5%
Robbery
21 1.1%
Bicycle Theft
12 0.7%
Possession of Weapons
10 0.5%
Theft from Person
5 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ashcombe — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashcombe safe?

Ashcombe has a CrimeRadar safety score of 3/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,846 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 39.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Ashcombe are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Ashcombe in the last 12 months?

1,846 crimes were recorded in Ashcombe in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 39.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,324 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 806 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Ashcombe?

The most common crime in Ashcombe is Violent Crime, with 806 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 43.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Ashcombe increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Ashcombe is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 39.4% — from 1,324 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,846 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Ashcombe?

Ashcombe has a safety score of 3 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Ashcombe compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?

Ashcombe has a safety score of 3/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Ashcombe is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Ashcombe?

26.7% of crimes recorded in Ashcombe resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Ashcombe?

806 violent crimes were recorded in Ashcombe in the last 12 months — representing 43.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 297 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Ashcombe last updated?

The crime data for Ashcombe was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Ashcombe with other areas?

You can compare Ashcombe with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.