Crime Rate in Downs North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downs North

The total recorded crimes in Downs North, Ashford, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Downs North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shrimpton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Street with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Downs North has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 61.35 ranking 24th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Downs North)CrimesRank (Downs North)CrimesRank (Downs North)
Victoria184 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver80 3879 2907 2
Willesborough81 2830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour75 5738 5727 4
Norman75 4782 4688 5
Stanhope33 8588 7659 6
Furley53 6647 6571 7
Bockhanger41 7568 8515 8
Weald Central24 13424 9410 9
Repton33 9297 11333 10
Goat Lees22 15322 10303 11
Washford32 10208 17287 12
Tenterden South30 11294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry29 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 14293 13275 13
Roman21 16249 14253 14
Upper Weald16 19224 16246 15
Charing14 22203 18207 17
Rolvenden & Tenterden West21 17154 22144 23
Tenterden North20 18170 21152 21
Bircholt9 29145 24165 19
Bybrook8 32184 19161 20
Tenterden St Michael's8 34173 2092 33
Isle of Oxney16 20144 25129 25
Godinton15 2194 3290 34
Wye with Hinxhill9 28153 23151 22
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield14 23108 2970 37
Biddenden13 25133 28137 24
Highfield3 38105 30125 26
Singleton East13 2693 33118 27
Weald North8 33135 27108 29
Park Farm South10 2797 31100 31
Park Farm North3 3790 34109 28
Downs West9 3044 3945 39
Kennington9 3188 3595 32
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm6 3568 3876 35
Singleton West2 3976 3672 36
Saxon Shore6 3668 3762 38

Downs North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
August 20245

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Shrimpton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Pound Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cobbs Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shalmsford Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Bowerland Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Square (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Bagham Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Shottenden Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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