The total recorded crimes in Ashford, Ashford in January 2025 are around 883 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashford crime rate of 6.65 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Victoria (139 crimes), and the safest, Biddenden (4 crimes), is 135 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Ashford.
Similarly, the area of Ashford Central (196 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hamstreet & Isle of Oxney (20 crimes), with a difference of 176 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ashford.
| Victoria | 139 |
| Aylesford & East Stour | 70 |
| Willesborough | 68 |
| Norman | 62 |
| Beaver | 54 |
| Singleton East | 5 |
| Park Farm South | 5 |
| Kennington | 4 |
| Bircholt | 4 |
| Biddenden | 4 |
| Ashford Central | 196 |
| Park Farm | 105 |
| Highfield & Willesborough | 77 |
| Washford & Stanhope | 65 |
| Beaver & Singleton | 56 |
| Great Chart, Bethersden & Woodchurch | 39 |
| Charing, Pluckley & Challock | 37 |
| Kennington & Little Burton Farm | 25 |
| Biddenden, Smarden & High Halden | 25 |
| Hamstreet & Isle of Oxney | 20 |
In January 2025 the Ashford has recorded 883 crimes with crime rate of 6.65 ranking 168th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 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
| City | January 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Kent) | Crimes | Rank (Kent) | Crimes | Rank (Kent) | |
| Sevenoaks | 618 | 12 | 9,267 | 11 | 9,149 | 12 |
| Tonbridge and Malling | 738 | 10 | 9,859 | 12 | 10,249 | 11 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 612 | 11 | 9,548 | 10 | 9,318 | 10 |
| Folkestone and Hythe | 765 | 8 | 10,629 | 8 | 10,233 | 8 |
| Maidstone | 1,427 | 5 | 20,408 | 5 | 17,055 | 7 |
| Dover | 905 | 7 | 12,554 | 7 | 12,219 | 6 |
| Canterbury | 1,246 | 6 | 17,254 | 6 | 16,993 | 5 |
| Swale | 1,304 | 4 | 17,812 | 4 | 16,687 | 4 |
| Dartford | 1,010 | 3 | 14,503 | 3 | 12,932 | 3 |
| Gravesham | 929 | 2 | 13,542 | 2 | 12,627 | 2 |
| Thanet | 1,337 | 1 | 19,161 | 1 | 18,027 | 1 |
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).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 427 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 162 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (692 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (284 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 8 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
A total of 1186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 148.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 284 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 85 |
| December 2024 | 122 |
| November 2024 | 121 |
| October 2024 | 123 |
| September 2024 | 113 |
| August 2024 | 176 |
| July 2024 | 162 |
| June 2024 | 284 |
A total of 258 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 30 |
| December 2024 | 20 |
| November 2024 | 27 |
| October 2024 | 19 |
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 68 |
A total of 3314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 414.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 692 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 385 |
| December 2024 | 363 |
| November 2024 | 335 |
| October 2024 | 376 |
| September 2024 | 354 |
| August 2024 | 382 |
| July 2024 | 427 |
| June 2024 | 692 |
A total of 271 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 84 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 33 |
| December 2024 | 25 |
| November 2024 | 28 |
| October 2024 | 24 |
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 31 |
| June 2024 | 84 |
A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
A total of 599 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 74.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 142 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 62 |
| December 2024 | 72 |
| November 2024 | 66 |
| October 2024 | 59 |
| September 2024 | 60 |
| August 2024 | 77 |
| July 2024 | 61 |
| June 2024 | 142 |
A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 14 |
| November 2024 | 14 |
| October 2024 | 16 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
A total of 229 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 27 |
| December 2024 | 43 |
| November 2024 | 36 |
| October 2024 | 29 |
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 36 |
A total of 933 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 116.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 228 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 92 |
| December 2024 | 92 |
| November 2024 | 152 |
| October 2024 | 105 |
| September 2024 | 69 |
| August 2024 | 113 |
| July 2024 | 82 |
| June 2024 | 228 |
A total of 351 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 38 |
| December 2024 | 29 |
| November 2024 | 56 |
| October 2024 | 45 |
| September 2024 | 42 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 76 |
A total of 412 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 36 |
| December 2024 | 40 |
| November 2024 | 46 |
| October 2024 | 37 |
| September 2024 | 51 |
| August 2024 | 55 |
| July 2024 | 51 |
| June 2024 | 96 |
A total of 747 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 93.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 166 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 79 |
| December 2024 | 88 |
| November 2024 | 80 |
| October 2024 | 83 |
| September 2024 | 84 |
| August 2024 | 75 |
| July 2024 | 92 |
| June 2024 | 166 |
A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashford postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Drugs | 1 |