Crime Rate in Stanhope: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanhope

The total recorded crimes in Stanhope, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanhope crime rate of 4.10 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Stanhope Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monkton Close with total crimes: 9
  • Otterden Close with total crimes: 7
  • Luddenham Close with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Stanhope has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)
Victoria179 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver68 3879 2907 2
Norman72 2782 4688 5
Willesborough56 5830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour43 7738 5727 4
Bockhanger60 4568 8515 8
Furley35 9647 6571 7
Weald Central36 8424 9410 9
Repton33 10297 11333 10
Goat Lees23 15322 10303 11
Upper Weald33 11224 16246 15
Washford15 20208 17287 12
Tenterden South31 13294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry32 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 16293 13275 13
Roman20 17249 14253 14
Charing26 14203 18207 17
Bybrook18 18184 19161 20
Bircholt10 26145 24165 19
Tenterden St Michael's16 19173 2092 33
Tenterden North5 33170 21152 21
Highfield12 21105 30125 26
Wye with Hinxhill8 30153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 29154 22144 23
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm12 2268 3876 35
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield11 23108 2970 37
Biddenden10 24133 28137 24
Isle of Oxney10 25144 25129 25
Downs North9 28137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3893 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North5 3290 34109 28
Park Farm South4 3697 31100 31
Kennington7 3188 3595 32
Godinton4 3594 3290 34
Saxon Shore4 3468 3762 38
Singleton West4 3776 3672 36
Downs West3 3944 3945 39

Stanhope Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202516
December 202418
November 202413
October 202418
September 202416
August 202414
July 202416
June 202426
May 202419
April 20249

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 202418
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Stanhope in March 2025

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

1. Monkton Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Otterden Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Luddenham Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Hextable Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Bredgar Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Adisham Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. The Limes (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Lynsted Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Newenden Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sheldwich Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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