Crime Rate in Aylesford & East Stour: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylesford & East Stour

The total recorded crimes in Aylesford & East Stour, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylesford & East Stour crime rate of 3.38 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 Aylesford & East Stour, encompassing approximately 12,718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aylesford & East Stour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jacobs Oak with total crimes: 7
  • Hunter Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Drummond Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Aylesford & East Stour?

To understand the safety of Aylesford & East Stour, we need to analyze Aylesford & East Stour crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Aylesford & East Stour reported a higher crime volume than the Ashford average, with 738 crimes compared to 324. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aylesford & East Stour witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Aylesford & East Stour experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 727 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aylesford & East Stour witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Aylesford & East Stour has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Aylesford & East Stour Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Aylesford & East Stour has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 ranking 7th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Aylesford & East Stour crimes were 738. The crime rate of Aylesford & East Stour in 2024 was 58.03 (year) or 4.84 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aylesford & East Stour were around 727 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.16 (year) or 4.76 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)
Victoria179 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver68 3879 2907 2
Norman72 2782 4688 5
Willesborough56 5830 3774 3
Bockhanger60 4568 8515 8
Stanhope54 6588 7659 6
Furley35 9647 6571 7
Weald Central36 8424 9410 9
Repton33 10297 11333 10
Goat Lees23 15322 10303 11
Upper Weald33 11224 16246 15
Washford15 20208 17287 12
Tenterden South31 13294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry32 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 16293 13275 13
Roman20 17249 14253 14
Charing26 14203 18207 17
Bybrook18 18184 19161 20
Bircholt10 26145 24165 19
Tenterden St Michael's16 19173 2092 33
Tenterden North5 33170 21152 21
Highfield12 21105 30125 26
Wye with Hinxhill8 30153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 29154 22144 23
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm12 2268 3876 35
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield11 23108 2970 37
Biddenden10 24133 28137 24
Isle of Oxney10 25144 25129 25
Downs North9 28137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3893 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North5 3290 34109 28
Park Farm South4 3697 31100 31
Kennington7 3188 3595 32
Godinton4 3594 3290 34
Saxon Shore4 3468 3762 38
Singleton West4 3776 3672 36
Downs West3 3944 3945 39

Aylesford & East Stour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202526
January 202530
December 202429
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202430
July 202435
June 202456
May 202423
April 202423

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 202512
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20245
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Aylesford & East Stour in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aylesford & East Stour postcode area is presented below.

1. Jacobs Oak (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hunter Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Drummond Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
4. Clover Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Royds Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bulleid Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stirlng Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hunter Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. East Stour Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. River Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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