Crime Rate in Ashford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashford

The total recorded crimes in Ashford, UK in February 2026 are around 764 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashford crime rate of 5.76 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (288) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (99) incidents (-23.26% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (66) incidents (266.67% increase)
Ashford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 10

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Ashford has recorded 764 crimes with crime rate of 5.76 ranking 207th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks585 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling677 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells692 119,548 109,318 10
Folkestone and Hythe716 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,199 820,408 517,055 7
Dover782 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,308 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,209 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,101 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham791 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,211 219,161 118,027 1

Ashford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 288 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (342 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (129 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 372 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 154 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (365 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (169 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (336 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (148 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (294 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (150 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (350 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (187 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 343.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 413 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026288
January 2026342
December 2025372
November 2025365
October 2025336
September 2025294
August 2025350
July 2025370
June 2025329
May 2025388
April 2025310
March 2025413
February 2025314

A total of 358 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202666
January 202618
December 202541
November 202528
October 202516
September 202536
August 202526
July 202523
June 202516
May 202520
April 202524
March 202522
February 202522

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20256
November 20254
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252

A total of 1180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 90.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202662
January 202675
December 2025115
November 202577
October 202587
September 202568
August 202597
July 2025108
June 202584
May 202597
April 202589
March 2025135
February 202586

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20255
November 202510
October 20256
September 20256
August 20259
July 20258
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 535 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202639
December 202542
November 202524
October 202551
September 202530
August 202546
July 202557
June 202540
May 202549
April 202543
March 202548
February 202535

A total of 159 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202617
December 202512
November 202516
October 202513
September 20258
August 202514
July 202513
June 202511
May 20259
April 202517
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 825 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202654
January 202661
December 202560
November 202563
October 202569
September 202549
August 202559
July 202582
June 202566
May 202562
April 202573
March 202568
February 202559

A total of 341 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202626
December 202518
November 202527
October 202530
September 202517
August 202531
July 202530
June 202530
May 202528
April 202522
March 202534
February 202525

A total of 395 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202638
December 202538
November 202531
October 202534
September 202523
August 202535
July 202525
June 202527
May 202530
April 202532
March 202520
February 202531

A total of 1053 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202666
January 202653
December 202596
November 202575
October 202584
September 202569
August 202593
July 2025116
June 202571
May 202586
April 202575
March 202595
February 202574

A total of 360 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202628
December 202541
November 202534
October 202528
September 202521
August 202529
July 202537
June 202521
May 202529
April 202518
March 202529
February 202526

A total of 1866 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 143.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202699
January 2026129
December 2025154
November 2025169
October 2025148
September 2025150
August 2025187
July 2025200
June 2025135
May 2025136
April 2025132
March 2025128
February 202599

A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20263
December 20253
November 20259
October 202514
September 202510
August 20254
July 20258
June 20255
May 20259
April 20254
March 202510
February 20257

High Crime Locations Ashford in February 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences14
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
3. High Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Wellesley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Other crime1

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