Crime Rate in Stanhope: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanhope

The total recorded crimes in Stanhope, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanhope crime rate of 2.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Stanhope Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Limes with total crimes: 5
  • Hextable Close with total crimes: 3
  • Waltham Place with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Stanhope has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanhope)CrimesRank (Stanhope)CrimesRank (Stanhope)
Victoria184 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver80 3879 2907 2
Willesborough81 2830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour75 5738 5727 4
Norman75 4782 4688 5
Furley53 6647 6571 7
Bockhanger41 7568 8515 8
Weald Central24 13424 9410 9
Repton33 9297 11333 10
Goat Lees22 15322 10303 11
Washford32 10208 17287 12
Tenterden South30 11294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry29 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 14293 13275 13
Roman21 16249 14253 14
Upper Weald16 19224 16246 15
Charing14 22203 18207 17
Rolvenden & Tenterden West21 17154 22144 23
Tenterden North20 18170 21152 21
Bircholt9 29145 24165 19
Bybrook8 32184 19161 20
Tenterden St Michael's8 34173 2092 33
Isle of Oxney16 20144 25129 25
Godinton15 2194 3290 34
Wye with Hinxhill9 28153 23151 22
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield14 23108 2970 37
Biddenden13 25133 28137 24
Downs North13 24137 26105 30
Highfield3 38105 30125 26
Singleton East13 2693 33118 27
Weald North8 33135 27108 29
Park Farm South10 2797 31100 31
Park Farm North3 3790 34109 28
Downs West9 3044 3945 39
Kennington9 3188 3595 32
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm6 3568 3876 35
Singleton West2 3976 3672 36
Saxon Shore6 3668 3762 38

Stanhope Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202510
April 202510
March 202522
February 202516
January 202516
December 202418
November 202413
October 202418
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
November 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20253
October 20241

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20258
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Stanhope in July 2025

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

1. The Limes (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. Hextable Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Waltham Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Eastry Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Brenchley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Newenden Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Otterden Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
8. Lynsted Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Sheldwich Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Monkton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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