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 May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylesford & East Stour crime rate of 3.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Aylesford & East Stour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairview Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Clover Court with total crimes: 4
  • Billington 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 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 May 2025 the Aylesford & East Stour has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aylesford & East Stour)CrimesRank (Aylesford & East Stour)CrimesRank (Aylesford & East Stour)
Victoria178 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver91 2879 2907 2
Willesborough69 3830 3774 3
Norman61 4782 4688 5
Stanhope31 9588 7659 6
Furley39 7647 6571 7
Weald Central41 6424 9410 9
Bockhanger31 10568 8515 8
Repton35 8297 11333 10
Goat Lees21 14322 10303 11
Bybrook24 11184 19161 20
Washford15 18208 17287 12
Tenterden South14 21294 12235 16
Upper Weald23 12224 16246 15
Weald South12 24293 13275 13
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry22 13244 15181 18
Roman17 16249 14253 14
Charing18 15203 18207 17
Biddenden16 17133 28137 24
Bircholt8 31145 24165 19
Highfield15 19105 30125 26
Tenterden St Michael's11 25173 2092 33
Tenterden North14 20170 21152 21
Wye with Hinxhill10 26153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 28154 22144 23
Isle of Oxney13 22144 25129 25
Downs North13 23137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3393 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North2 3990 34109 28
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield4 34108 2970 37
Godinton8 2994 3290 34
Park Farm South8 3097 31100 31
Kennington3 3888 3595 32
Saxon Shore5 3268 3762 38
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm3 3768 3876 35
Singleton West4 3576 3672 36
Downs West3 3644 3945 39

Aylesford & East Stour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 202525
February 202526
January 202530
December 202429
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202430
July 202435
June 202456
May 202423

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Fairview Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Clover Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Billington Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Drummond Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wainwright Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
6. Mead Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Earlsworth Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Royds Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mallards (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hunter Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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