Crime Rate in Furley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Furley

The total recorded crimes in Furley, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Furley crime rate of 5.48 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 Furley, encompassing approximately 9,679 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Furley Crime Hotspots

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

  • A292 with total crimes: 9
  • Miller Close with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Furley?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Furley reported a higher crime volume than the Ashford average, with 647 crimes compared to 324. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Furley witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Furley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 571 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Furley witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Furley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Furley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Furley has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 5.48 ranking 6th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Furley crimes were 647. The crime rate of Furley in 2024 was 66.84 (year) or 5.57 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Furley were around 571 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.99 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Furley)CrimesRank (Furley)CrimesRank (Furley)
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
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
Downs North13 24137 26105 30
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

Furley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 202413
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202512
April 202510
March 20259
February 202511
January 202510
December 202412
November 20248
October 202425
September 202423
August 202424

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Furley in July 2025

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

1. A292 (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
2. Miller Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mill Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. St Teresa'S Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Exmoor Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Linden Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Croft Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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