Crime Rate in Godinton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Godinton

The total recorded crimes in Godinton, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Godinton crime rate of 1.01 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 Godinton, encompassing approximately 3,962 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Godinton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornlea with total crimes: 1
  • Juniper Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lime Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Godinton?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Godinton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 94 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Godinton recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Godinton had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 90 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Godinton recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Godinton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Godinton has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 1.01 ranking 35th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Godinton crimes were 94. The crime rate of Godinton in 2024 was 23.72 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Godinton were around 90 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.71 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)
Victoria179 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver68 3879 2907 2
Norman72 2782 4688 5
Willesborough56 5830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour43 7738 5727 4
Bockhanger60 4568 8515 8
Stanhope54 6588 7659 6
Furley35 9647 6571 7
Weald Central36 8424 9410 9
Repton33 10297 11333 10
Goat Lees23 15322 10303 11
Upper Weald33 11224 16246 15
Washford15 20208 17287 12
Tenterden South31 13294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry32 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 16293 13275 13
Roman20 17249 14253 14
Charing26 14203 18207 17
Bybrook18 18184 19161 20
Bircholt10 26145 24165 19
Tenterden St Michael's16 19173 2092 33
Tenterden North5 33170 21152 21
Highfield12 21105 30125 26
Wye with Hinxhill8 30153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 29154 22144 23
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm12 2268 3876 35
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield11 23108 2970 37
Biddenden10 24133 28137 24
Isle of Oxney10 25144 25129 25
Downs North9 28137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3893 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North5 3290 34109 28
Park Farm South4 3697 31100 31
Kennington7 3188 3595 32
Saxon Shore4 3468 3762 38
Singleton West4 3776 3672 36
Downs West3 3944 3945 39

Godinton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft 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 Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft 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 Other theft (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242
April 20247

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Godinton in March 2025

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

1. Thornlea (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Juniper Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lime Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Poplar Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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