Crime Rate in Goat Lees: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goat Lees

The total recorded crimes in Goat Lees, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goat Lees crime rate of 7.32 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 Goat Lees, encompassing approximately 3,007 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Goat Lees Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity Road with total crimes: 4
  • Goteley Mere with total crimes: 4
  • Towers View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Goat Lees?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Goat Lees demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 322 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Goat Lees witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Goat Lees experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 303 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Goat Lees witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goat Lees Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Goat Lees has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 7.32 ranking 15th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Goat Lees crimes were 322. The crime rate of Goat Lees in 2024 was 107.07 (year) or 8.92 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goat Lees were around 303 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.75 (year) or 8.40 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goat Lees)CrimesRank (Goat Lees)CrimesRank (Goat Lees)
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
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

Goat Lees 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (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 (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202415
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
November 20241

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 202514
April 20255
March 20258
February 202513
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Goat Lees in July 2025

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

1. Trinity Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
2. Goteley Mere (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Towers View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Ayrshire Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Jersey Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Upper Pemberton (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Aldernay Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rothbrook Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brewhouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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