Crime Rate in Beaver: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beaver

The total recorded crimes in Beaver, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beaver crime rate of 3.54 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 Beaver, encompassing approximately 22,605 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (73.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Beaver Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baileys Field with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Pollard Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Beaver?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Beaver reported a higher crime volume than the Ashford average, with 879 crimes compared to 324. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beaver witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Beaver experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 907 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beaver witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Beaver Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Beaver has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 3th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Beaver crimes were 879. The crime rate of Beaver in 2024 was 38.88 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beaver were around 907 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.12 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beaver)CrimesRank (Beaver)CrimesRank (Beaver)
Victoria184 12,389 11,774 1
Willesborough81 2830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour75 5738 5727 4
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

Beaver 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20256
May 20259
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202523
May 202549
April 202531
March 202535
February 202536
January 202531
December 202437
November 202425
October 202421
September 202430
August 202422

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241

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
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Beaver in July 2025

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

1. Baileys Field (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Pollard Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Arlington (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. St Stephen'S Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. The Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Riverview (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Cressfield (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old Pond Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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