Crime Rate in Kennington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kennington

The total recorded crimes in Kennington, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kennington crime rate of 0.05 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 Kennington, encompassing approximately 133,065 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kennington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rookery Close with total crimes: 1
  • Broadhurst Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Faversham Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kennington?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Kennington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 88 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kennington recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kennington had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 95 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kennington recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kennington Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kennington has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 0.05 ranking 31th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Kennington crimes were 88. The crime rate of Kennington in 2024 was 7.98 (year) or 0.67 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kennington were around 95 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.07 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking 32 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
Godinton4 3594 3290 34
Saxon Shore4 3468 3762 38
Singleton West4 3776 3672 36
Downs West3 3944 3945 39

Kennington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 202410
April 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 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

High Crime Locations Kennington in March 2025

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

1. Rookery Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Broadhurst Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Faversham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kennington Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Upper Vicarage Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Canon Woods Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Hillcrest Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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