WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Bockhanger, Ashford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bockhanger, localized within Ashford.

Total Crimes

49
trending_down -30.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

109.32per 1k
trending_up +3.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

2,414

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences20
Anti-social Behaviour11
Shoplifting6
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Burglary2
Public Order2
Other Theft2
Theft from Person1
Drug Offences1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Rectory Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Burglary: 2Shoplifting: 2
14
On or near Bloomsbury Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near Nine Acres Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2
5
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 3Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Bybrook Court Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1Shoplifting: 1
4
On or near Mardol Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Meadowbrook Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Beecholme Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Campion Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Ashford district.

Local Rank

#37safest in Ashford

National Safety

Top 13%Riskiest

City Average

74.51per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Catapults.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

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JV H.O.M.E Cafe, Javelin Way Ashford

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10:00 AM — 10:30 AM

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Julie Rose Stadium, Willesborough Road Ashford

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