Crime Rate in Tenterden South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tenterden South

The total recorded crimes in Tenterden South, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tenterden South crime rate of 11.24 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (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: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Tenterden South has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 11.24 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tenterden South)CrimesRank (Tenterden South)CrimesRank (Tenterden South)
Victoria184 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver80 3879 2907 2
Willesborough81 2830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour75 5738 5727 4
Norman75 4782 4688 5
Stanhope33 8588 7659 6
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
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

Tenterden South 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 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202510
April 20251
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20257
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 202412
September 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Tenterden South in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Elmfield (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Six Fields Path (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Bridewell Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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