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 July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield crime rate of 48.01 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 Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield, encompassing approximately 291 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (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: 3
  • Tudor Farm Close with total crimes: 2
  • Broadview Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Ashford.

    • 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 areas in the Ashford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 48.01 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield)CrimesRank (Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield)CrimesRank (Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield)
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
Goat Lees22 15322 10303 11
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
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

Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield 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 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20252

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 July 2025

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

1. Southdown Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Tudor Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Broadview Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Steeds Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Pound Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Riverside Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ashford Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Bond Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cheeseman'S Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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