Crime Rate in Highfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highfield

The total recorded crimes in Highfield, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highfield crime rate of 0.13 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 Highfield, encompassing approximately 95,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Highfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 7
  • Nelson Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bad Munstereifel Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Highfield?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Highfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 105 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Highfield recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Highfield had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 125 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Highfield recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Highfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Highfield has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 21th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Highfield crimes were 105. The crime rate of Highfield in 2024 was 8.11 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highfield were around 125 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.04 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 26 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
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
Godinton4 3594 3290 34
Saxon Shore4 3468 3762 38
Singleton West4 3776 3672 36
Downs West3 3944 3945 39

Highfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20241

A total of 14 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
November 20249
October 20248
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Highfield in March 2025

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
2. Nelson Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bad Munstereifel Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Wickenden Crescent (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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