Crime Rate in Singleton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Singleton West

The total recorded crimes in Singleton West, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Singleton West crime rate of 0.85 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 Singleton West, encompassing approximately 4,686 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Singleton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Singleton Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Chater Close with total crimes: 1
  • Imperial Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Singleton West?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Singleton West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 76 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Singleton West recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Singleton West had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 72 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Singleton West recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Singleton West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Singleton West has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 0.85 ranking 35th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Singleton West crimes were 76. The crime rate of Singleton West in 2024 was 16.22 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Singleton West were around 72 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.36 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking 36 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Singleton West)CrimesRank (Singleton West)CrimesRank (Singleton 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
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
Downs West3 3644 3945 39

Singleton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, 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 (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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April 20251
March 20253
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
February 20251

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

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February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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October 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Singleton West in May 2025

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

1. Singleton Hill (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
2. Chater Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Imperial Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holt Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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