Crime Rate in Park Farm South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park Farm South

The total recorded crimes in Park Farm South, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park Farm South crime rate of 3.40 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 Park Farm South, encompassing approximately 2,350 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Park Farm South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchid Court with total crimes: 4
  • Violet Way with total crimes: 1
  • Violet Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Park Farm South?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Park Farm South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 97 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Park Farm South recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Park Farm South had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 100 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Park Farm South recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Farm South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Park Farm South has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 ranking 30th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Park Farm South crimes were 97. The crime rate of Park Farm South in 2024 was 41.27 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park Farm South were around 100 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.55 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park Farm South)CrimesRank (Park Farm South)CrimesRank (Park Farm South)
Victoria178 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver91 2879 2907 2
Willesborough69 3830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour46 5738 5727 4
Norman61 4782 4688 5
Stanhope31 9588 7659 6
Furley39 7647 6571 7
Weald Central41 6424 9410 9
Bockhanger31 10568 8515 8
Repton35 8297 11333 10
Goat Lees21 14322 10303 11
Bybrook24 11184 19161 20
Washford15 18208 17287 12
Tenterden South14 21294 12235 16
Upper Weald23 12224 16246 15
Weald South12 24293 13275 13
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry22 13244 15181 18
Roman17 16249 14253 14
Charing18 15203 18207 17
Biddenden16 17133 28137 24
Bircholt8 31145 24165 19
Highfield15 19105 30125 26
Tenterden St Michael's11 25173 2092 33
Tenterden North14 20170 21152 21
Wye with Hinxhill10 26153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 28154 22144 23
Isle of Oxney13 22144 25129 25
Downs North13 23137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3393 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North2 3990 34109 28
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield4 34108 2970 37
Godinton8 2994 3290 34
Kennington3 3888 3595 32
Saxon Shore5 3268 3762 38
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm3 3768 3876 35
Singleton West4 3576 3672 36
Downs West3 3644 3945 39

Park Farm South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

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

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

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Park Farm South in May 2025

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

1. Orchid Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Violet Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Violet Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Kestrel Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Poppy Mead (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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