Crime Rate in Downs North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downs North

The total recorded crimes in Downs North, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downs North crime rate of 61.35 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 Downs North, encompassing approximately 211 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Downs North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowerland Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Eggarton Lane with total crimes: 2
  • New Forest Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Downs North?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Downs North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 137 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Downs North recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Downs North had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 105 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Downs North recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Downs North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Downs North has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 61.35 ranking 23th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Downs North crimes were 137. The crime rate of Downs North in 2024 was 646.53 (year) or 53.88 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Downs North were around 105 crimes with yearly crime rate of 495.52 (year) or 41.29 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Downs North)CrimesRank (Downs North)CrimesRank (Downs North)
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
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
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

Downs North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (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 Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Downs North in May 2025

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

1. Bowerland Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Eggarton Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. New Forest Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Cherry Orchard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lower Ensden Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. New Forest Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Square (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Felborough Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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