Crime Rate in Tenterden St Michael's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tenterden St Michael's

The total recorded crimes in Tenterden St Michael's, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tenterden St Michael's crime rate of 28.89 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 St Michael's, encompassing approximately 553 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tenterden St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Henley Meadows with total crimes: 2
  • Jarvis Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Tenterden St Michael's?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Tenterden St Michael's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 173 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Tenterden St Michael's had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 92 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tenterden St Michael's recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tenterden St Michael's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Tenterden St Michael's has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 28.89 ranking 19th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Tenterden St Michael's crimes were 173. The crime rate of Tenterden St Michael's in 2024 was 312.33 (year) or 26.03 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tenterden St Michael's were around 92 crimes with yearly crime rate of 166.09 (year) or 13.84 (month) ranking 33 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
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 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 St Michael's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 202412
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
June 20248
April 20241

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

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

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Tenterden St Michael's in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tenterden St Michael's postcode area is presented below.

1. Ashford Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Henley Meadows (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Jarvis Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Shoreham Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Grange Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chalk Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Henley Fields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ashford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heather Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grange Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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