Crime Rate in Furley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Furley

The total recorded crimes in Furley, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Furley crime rate of 4.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Furley Crime Hotspots

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

  • A292 with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Court with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Furley has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 4.03 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Furley)CrimesRank (Furley)CrimesRank (Furley)
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
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
Downs North13 23137 26105 30
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

Furley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20259
February 202511
January 202510
December 202412
November 20248
October 202425
September 202423
August 202424
July 202413
June 202432
May 202427

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 202413
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
August 202415
July 202417
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Furley in May 2025

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

1. A292 (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Mill Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Miller Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Essella Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Linden Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Chiltern End (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Pennine Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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