Crime Rate in Tenterden South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tenterden South

The total recorded crimes in Tenterden South, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tenterden South crime rate of 11.61 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 Tenterden South, encompassing approximately 2,669 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Tenterden South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Tenterden South?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Tenterden South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 294 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tenterden South witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tenterden South had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 235 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Tenterden South witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tenterden South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Tenterden South has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 11.61 ranking 13th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Tenterden South crimes were 294. The crime rate of Tenterden South in 2024 was 110.14 (year) or 9.18 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tenterden South were around 235 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.04 (year) or 7.34 (month) ranking 16 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
Stanhope54 6588 7659 6
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
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

Tenterden South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 202412
August 20246
July 202411
June 202416
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 202412
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 Tenterden South in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Collison Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cruttenden Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pierce Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Recreation Ground Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Jacksons Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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