Crime Rate in Stanhope: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanhope

The total recorded crimes in Stanhope, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanhope crime rate of 2.35 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 Stanhope, encompassing approximately 13,183 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Stanhope Crime Hotspots

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

  • Otterden Close with total crimes: 9
  • Bredgar Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Limes with total crimes: 2

How safe is Stanhope?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Stanhope reported a higher crime volume than the Ashford average, with 588 crimes compared to 324. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stanhope witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Stanhope experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 659 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stanhope witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Stanhope has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stanhope Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stanhope has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 9th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Stanhope crimes were 588. The crime rate of Stanhope in 2024 was 44.60 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stanhope were around 659 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.99 (year) or 4.17 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanhope)CrimesRank (Stanhope)CrimesRank (Stanhope)
Victoria178 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver91 2879 2907 2
Willesborough69 3830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour46 5738 5727 4
Norman61 4782 4688 5
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
Singleton West4 3576 3672 36
Downs West3 3644 3945 39

Stanhope Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202522
February 202516
January 202516
December 202418
November 202413
October 202418
September 202416
August 202414
July 202416
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Stanhope in May 2025

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

1. Otterden Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Bredgar Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Limes (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Matfield Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Waltham Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Newenden Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lynsted Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Luddenham Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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