Crime Rate in Bockhanger: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bockhanger

The total recorded crimes in Bockhanger, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bockhanger crime rate of 7.02 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Bockhanger Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Way with total crimes: 16
  • Beecholme Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Nine Acres with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bockhanger has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 7.02 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)
Victoria179 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver68 3879 2907 2
Norman72 2782 4688 5
Willesborough56 5830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour43 7738 5727 4
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

Bockhanger Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 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 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 202414
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 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
April 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Rectory Way (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Beecholme Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Nine Acres (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Bybrook Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Old School Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mardol Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Bybrook Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bockhanger Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hurst Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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