Crime Rate in Repton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Repton

The total recorded crimes in Repton, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Repton crime rate of 5.43 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 Repton, encompassing approximately 6,440 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Repton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ordinance Way with total crimes: 4
  • Mulberry Road with total crimes: 4
  • Springwood Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Repton?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Repton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 297 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Repton witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Repton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 333 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Repton witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Repton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Repton has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.64 ranking 8th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Repton crimes were 297. The crime rate of Repton in 2024 was 46.12 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Repton were around 333 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.71 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Repton)CrimesRank (Repton)CrimesRank (Repton)
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
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
Park Farm South8 3097 31100 31
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

Repton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202513
February 20256
January 202511
December 202410
November 202411
October 202412
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20254
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Repton in May 2025

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

1. Ordinance Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mulberry Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Springwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Almond Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
6. Jasper Kingscote Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Paul Harman Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
8. Barley Mow View (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Loudon Court (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Springwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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