Total Crime Rate
28.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Desford Way area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Ashford North and Stanwell South , and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Desford Way (TW15 3AT) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 69.9% lower than the Ashford North and Stanwell South average (93.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Desford Way (TW15 3AT), the main crime hotspot is near Desford Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Short Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Orchard Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Desford Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Desford Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Edward Way | — |
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