Crime in Ashtead, Surrey
188 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Ashtead in the 12 months to August 2026, about 16 a month. That is the 9th lowest of the 49 Surrey towns compared, so it sits in the quieter quarter. It is 44% below the median town.
Recorded crimes by month
Busiest month: April 2026 (24). Quietest month: February 2026 (8).
What kinds of crime
| Category | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 79 | 42% |
| Public order | 27 | 14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 7% |
| Burglary | 13 | 7% |
| Criminal damage arson | 12 | 6% |
| Other theft | 12 | 6% |
| Drugs | 9 | 5% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 4% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1% |
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.