Crime in Ashford, Surrey
765 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Ashford in the 12 months to August 2026, about 64 a month. That is the 9th highest of the 49 Surrey towns compared, so it sits in the busier quarter. Busy town centres record more crime because more people pass through, so this says little about the quieter residential streets around them. That is well above the median town, as larger town centres with shops and stations usually are. The most recent months were 24% higher than the months before.
Recorded crimes by month
Busiest month: July 2026 (80). Quietest month: February 2026 (47).
What kinds of crime
| Category | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 205 | 27% |
| Shoplifting | 187 | 24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 12% |
| Public order | 81 | 11% |
| Criminal damage arson | 48 | 6% |
| Other theft | 47 | 6% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2% |
| Robbery | 13 | 2% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0% |
How to read this
Police.uk records the approximate location of each crime, and the count here covers a square about 1200 m across centred on the town. A busy high street records more crime than a quiet residential road, so a street-by-street check matters more than the town figure.
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Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.