Crime Rate in Rolvenden & Tenterden West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rolvenden & Tenterden West

The total recorded crimes in Rolvenden & Tenterden West, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rolvenden & Tenterden West crime rate of 63.51 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 Rolvenden & Tenterden West, encompassing approximately 141 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rolvenden & Tenterden West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Small Hythe Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bishop Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rolvenden & Tenterden West?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Rolvenden & Tenterden West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 154 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Rolvenden & Tenterden West had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 144 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rolvenden & Tenterden West recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Rolvenden & Tenterden West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Rolvenden & Tenterden West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rolvenden & Tenterden West has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 63.51 ranking 28th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Rolvenden & Tenterden West crimes were 154. The crime rate of Rolvenden & Tenterden West in 2024 was 1086.80 (year) or 90.57 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rolvenden & Tenterden West were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1016.23 (year) or 84.69 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rolvenden & Tenterden West)CrimesRank (Rolvenden & Tenterden West)CrimesRank (Rolvenden & Tenterden West)
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
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

Rolvenden & Tenterden West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 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 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 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 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rolvenden & Tenterden West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rolvenden & Tenterden West postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
2. Small Hythe Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bishop Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hastings Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hurst Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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