Crime Rate in Saxon Shore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saxon Shore

The total recorded crimes in Saxon Shore, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saxon Shore crime rate of 120.48 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 Saxon Shore, encompassing approximately 41 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Saxon Shore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ransley Green with total crimes: 1
  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 1
  • Cherry Orchard Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Saxon Shore?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Saxon Shore demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 68 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Saxon Shore recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Saxon Shore had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 62 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Saxon Shore recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Saxon Shore Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Saxon Shore has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 120.48 ranking 32th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Saxon Shore crimes were 68. The crime rate of Saxon Shore in 2024 was 1638.55 (year) or 136.55 (month) ranking it 37 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saxon Shore were around 62 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1493.98 (year) or 124.50 (month) ranking 38 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saxon Shore)CrimesRank (Saxon Shore)CrimesRank (Saxon Shore)
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
Park Farm South8 3097 31100 31
Kennington3 3888 3595 32
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm3 3768 3876 35
Singleton West4 3576 3672 36
Downs West3 3644 3945 39

Saxon Shore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (1 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 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
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Saxon Shore in May 2025

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

1. Ransley Green (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. Bourne Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cherry Orchard Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Noel Coward Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Priory Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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