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 July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylesford & East Stour crime rate of 5.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Aylesford & East Stour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Billington Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Aylesford Place with total crimes: 6
  • Wainwright Place with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Ashford.

    • 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 areas in the Ashford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Aylesford & East Stour has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 5.90 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aylesford & East Stour)CrimesRank (Aylesford & East Stour)CrimesRank (Aylesford & East Stour)
Victoria184 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver80 3879 2907 2
Willesborough81 2830 3774 3
Norman75 4782 4688 5
Stanhope33 8588 7659 6
Furley53 6647 6571 7
Bockhanger41 7568 8515 8
Weald Central24 13424 9410 9
Repton33 9297 11333 10
Goat Lees22 15322 10303 11
Washford32 10208 17287 12
Tenterden South30 11294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry29 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 14293 13275 13
Roman21 16249 14253 14
Upper Weald16 19224 16246 15
Charing14 22203 18207 17
Rolvenden & Tenterden West21 17154 22144 23
Tenterden North20 18170 21152 21
Bircholt9 29145 24165 19
Bybrook8 32184 19161 20
Tenterden St Michael's8 34173 2092 33
Isle of Oxney16 20144 25129 25
Godinton15 2194 3290 34
Wye with Hinxhill9 28153 23151 22
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield14 23108 2970 37
Biddenden13 25133 28137 24
Downs North13 24137 26105 30
Highfield3 38105 30125 26
Singleton East13 2693 33118 27
Weald North8 33135 27108 29
Park Farm South10 2797 31100 31
Park Farm North3 3790 34109 28
Downs West9 3044 3945 39
Kennington9 3188 3595 32
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm6 3568 3876 35
Singleton West2 3976 3672 36
Saxon Shore6 3668 3762 38

Aylesford & East Stour 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 202512
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
December 20245
September 20241

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202524
May 202521
April 202516
March 202525
February 202526
January 202530
December 202429
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202430

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251

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

High Crime Locations Aylesford & East Stour in July 2025

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

1. Billington Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Aylesford Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wainwright Place (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Fairview Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Riverbank Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
6. Clover Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Alfred Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Whitewillow Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Royds Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Maunsell Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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