Crime Rate in Charing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charing

The total recorded crimes in Charing, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charing crime rate of 80.97 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 Charing, encompassing approximately 321 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Charing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodbrook with total crimes: 5
  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • School Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Charing?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Charing demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 203 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Charing witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Charing had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 207 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Charing witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Charing Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Charing has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 80.97 ranking 14th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Charing crimes were 203. The crime rate of Charing in 2024 was 632.20 (year) or 52.68 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charing were around 207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 644.66 (year) or 53.72 (month) ranking 17 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
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
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

Charing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

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

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 202411
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Charing in March 2025

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

1. Woodbrook (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. School Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Downs Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wicken Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Toll Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. The Moat (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Charing Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wheler Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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