Crime Rate in Biddenden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biddenden

The total recorded crimes in Biddenden, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biddenden crime rate of 24.99 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 Biddenden, encompassing approximately 640 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Biddenden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • North Street with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Biddenden?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Biddenden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 133 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Biddenden recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Biddenden had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 137 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Biddenden recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Biddenden has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Biddenden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Biddenden has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 24.99 ranking 17th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Biddenden crimes were 133. The crime rate of Biddenden in 2024 was 207.75 (year) or 17.31 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Biddenden were around 137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 214.00 (year) or 17.83 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Biddenden)CrimesRank (Biddenden)CrimesRank (Biddenden)
Victoria178 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver91 2879 2907 2
Willesborough69 3830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour46 5738 5727 4
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
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

Biddenden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Robbery (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
December 20243
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Biddenden in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. North Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Tenterden Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Nightingales (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chulkhurst (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Maids Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Tenterden Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Old Mill Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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