Crime Rate in Beaver: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beaver

The total recorded crimes in Beaver, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beaver crime rate of 3.01 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Beaver Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Beaver has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)
Victoria179 12,389 11,774 1
Norman72 2782 4688 5
Willesborough56 5830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour43 7738 5727 4
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

Beaver Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 202413
August 202416
July 20246
June 202424
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202536
January 202531
December 202437
November 202425
October 202421
September 202430
August 202422
July 202428
June 202472
May 202435
April 202429

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
April 20244

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
July 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Beaver in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barnett Field (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Pollard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hackfield (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cross Stile (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
8. Allen Field (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Crownfield Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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