Crime Rate in Tenterden South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tenterden South

The total recorded crimes in Tenterden South, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tenterden South crime rate of 5.24 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tenterden South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pierce Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Southgate Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area 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 areas in the Ashford.

    • 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 areas in the Ashford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Tenterden South has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 5.24 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tenterden South)CrimesRank (Tenterden South)CrimesRank (Tenterden South)
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
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

Tenterden South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 202412
August 20246
July 202411
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Pierce Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Southgate Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Bridewell Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Kiln Field (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. B2080 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Priory Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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