Crime Rate in Upper Weald: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Weald

The total recorded crimes in Upper Weald, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Weald crime rate of 151.32 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 Upper Weald, encompassing approximately 152 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Upper Weald Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Plantation Close with total crimes: 3
  • School Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Upper Weald?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Upper Weald demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 224 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Upper Weald witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Upper Weald had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 246 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Upper Weald witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upper Weald Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Upper Weald has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 151.32 ranking 12th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Weald crimes were 224. The crime rate of Upper Weald in 2024 was 1473.68 (year) or 122.81 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Weald were around 246 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1618.42 (year) or 134.87 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Weald)CrimesRank (Upper Weald)CrimesRank (Upper Weald)
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
Tenterden South14 21294 12235 16
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

Upper Weald Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 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 Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 202511
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 202418
October 20248
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
September 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Upper Weald in May 2025

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

1. The Grove (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Plantation Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. School Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. West Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Gold Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Park Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Tile Lodge Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Smarden Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Westwell Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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