Crime Rate in Bockhanger: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bockhanger

The total recorded crimes in Bockhanger, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bockhanger crime rate of 3.63 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 Bockhanger, encompassing approximately 8,547 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bockhanger Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bybrook Court with total crimes: 7
  • Nine Acres with total crimes: 4
  • Beecholme Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bockhanger?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Bockhanger reported a higher crime volume than the Ashford average, with 568 crimes compared to 324. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bockhanger witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Bockhanger experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 515 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bockhanger witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bockhanger Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bockhanger has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.63 ranking 10th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Bockhanger crimes were 568. The crime rate of Bockhanger in 2024 was 66.45 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bockhanger were around 515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.25 (year) or 5.02 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bockhanger)CrimesRank (Bockhanger)CrimesRank (Bockhanger)
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
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

Bockhanger Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202532
February 202519
January 202510
December 202419
November 202424
October 202414
September 202424
August 202412
July 202422
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 202414
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 202423
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bockhanger in May 2025

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

1. Bybrook Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
2. Nine Acres (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Beecholme Drive (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crofton Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Copperfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Mardol Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rectory Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Warren Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
9. Old School Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Pasture (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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