Crime Rate in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield

The total recorded crimes in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield crime rate of 37.72 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield, encompassing approximately 291 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southdown Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Finn Farm Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 108 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 70 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 37.72 ranking 23th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield crimes were 108. The crime rate of Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield in 2024 was 370.37 (year) or 30.86 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield were around 70 crimes with yearly crime rate of 240.05 (year) or 20.00 (month) ranking 37 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
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

Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Robbery also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20252
April 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield postcode area is presented below.

1. Southdown Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Finn Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Riverside Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Broadview Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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