Crime Rate in Ashford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashford

The total recorded crimes in Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 1,081 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashford crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ashford, encompassing approximately 132,747 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (370) incidents (12.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (200) incidents (48.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (116) incidents (63.38% increase)
Ashford Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • Kimberley Way with total crimes: 18
  • High Street with total crimes: 13

Ashford Police Info:

Kent Police

How safe is Ashford?

To understand the safety of Ashford, we need to analyze Ashford crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Ashford has recorded 12,638 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 95.20 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 154 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,651 crimes with a crime rate of 87.77, ranking it 166 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Kent:

    • In 2024, Ashford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kent average, with 12638 crimes compared to 13931.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashford witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashford had fewer crimes than the Kent average, with 11,651 crimes compared to 13,095. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Ashford witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Ashford is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Kent, Ashford has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ashford Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Victoria (184 crimes), and the safest, Singleton West (2 crimes), is 182 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Ashford.

Similarly, the area of Ashford Central (258 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kennington & Little Burton Farm (23 crimes), with a difference of 235 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ashford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Victoria184
Willesborough81
Beaver80
Norman75
Aylesford & East Stour75

Safest Wards:

Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm6
Saxon Shore6
Park Farm North3
Highfield3
Singleton West2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ashford Central258
Park Farm124
Beaver & Singleton102
Highfield & Willesborough84
Tenterden & Rolvenden77

Safest Areas:

Charing, Pluckley & Challock41
Hamstreet & Isle of Oxney30
Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch29
Biddenden, Smarden & High Halden27
Kennington & Little Burton Farm23

Ashford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ashford has recorded 1,081 crimes with crime rate of 8.14 ranking 180th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2024, the total Ashford crimes were 12,638. The crime rate of Ashford in 2024 was 95.20 (year) or 7.93 (month) ranking it 154 danzarous in the UK. Ashford ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashford were around 11,651 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.77 (year) or 7.31 (month) ranking 166 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Kent, Ashford ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of Ashford

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks755 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling831 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells778 119,548 109,318 10
Folkestone and Hythe931 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,781 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,088 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,780 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,664 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,334 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham1,008 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,816 219,161 118,027 1

Ashford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 370 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 200 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (329 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (135 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (388 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (136 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (310 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (132 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (413 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (135 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 314 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (385 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 363 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 122 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (335 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (152 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (376 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (123 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (354 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (113 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (382 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (176 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20259
April 202517
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 202414
November 202414
October 202416
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 1570 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025200
June 2025135
May 2025136
April 2025132
March 2025128
February 202599
January 202585
December 2024122
November 2024121
October 2024123
September 2024113
August 2024176

A total of 339 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202530
April 202532
March 202520
February 202531
January 202527
December 202443
November 202436
October 202429
September 202419
August 202420

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20259
April 20254
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 1222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025108
June 202584
May 202597
April 202589
March 2025135
February 202586
January 202592
December 202492
November 2024152
October 2024105
September 202469
August 2024113

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 318 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202521
May 202529
April 202518
March 202529
February 202526
January 202530
December 202420
November 202427
October 202419
September 202430
August 202432

A total of 1006 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025116
June 202571
May 202586
April 202575
March 202595
February 202574
January 202579
December 202488
November 202480
October 202483
September 202484
August 202475

A total of 4319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 359.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 413 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025370
June 2025329
May 2025388
April 2025310
March 2025413
February 2025314
January 2025385
December 2024363
November 2024335
October 2024376
September 2024354
August 2024382

A total of 325 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202530
May 202528
April 202522
March 202534
February 202525
January 202533
December 202425
November 202428
October 202424
September 202416
August 202430

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 537 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202540
May 202549
April 202543
March 202548
February 202535
January 202536
December 202440
November 202446
October 202437
September 202451
August 202455

A total of 806 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202566
May 202562
April 202573
March 202568
February 202559
January 202562
December 202472
November 202466
October 202459
September 202460
August 202477

A total of 368 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202516
May 202520
April 202524
March 202522
February 202522
January 202538
December 202429
November 202456
October 202445
September 202442
August 202431

High Crime Locations Ashford in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashford postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
2. Kimberley Way (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
3. High Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Drugs1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
5. New Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Springwood Drive (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other crime1

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