Crime Rate in Tenterden North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tenterden North

The total recorded crimes in Tenterden North, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tenterden North crime rate of 7.70 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 North, encompassing approximately 2,597 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Tenterden North Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Lindens with total crimes: 3
  • West Cross with total crimes: 2
  • Danemore with total crimes: 2

How safe is Tenterden North?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Tenterden North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 170 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tenterden North recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Tenterden North had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 152 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tenterden North recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tenterden North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tenterden North has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 7.70 ranking 18th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Tenterden North crimes were 170. The crime rate of Tenterden North in 2024 was 65.45 (year) or 5.45 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tenterden North were around 152 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.52 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tenterden North)CrimesRank (Tenterden North)CrimesRank (Tenterden North)
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
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
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 North 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 202413
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Tenterden North in July 2025

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

1. The Lindens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. West Cross (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Danemore (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Pittlesden (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. St Mildred'S Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Caxton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Benets Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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