Crime Rate in Weald Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weald Central

The total recorded crimes in Weald Central, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weald Central crime rate of 111.96 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 Weald Central, encompassing approximately 366 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Weald Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mock Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Greenside with total crimes: 4
  • Grenadier Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Weald Central?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Weald Central reported a higher crime volume than the Ashford average, with 424 crimes compared to 324. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Weald Central witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Weald Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 410 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weald Central witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Weald Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Weald Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Weald Central has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 111.96 ranking 6th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Weald Central crimes were 424. The crime rate of Weald Central in 2024 was 1157.84 (year) or 96.49 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weald Central were around 410 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1119.61 (year) or 93.30 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weald Central)CrimesRank (Weald Central)CrimesRank (Weald Central)
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
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
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

Weald Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202515
February 202513
January 202512
December 202411
November 202421
October 202414
September 202413
August 202417
July 202417
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations Weald Central in May 2025

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

1. Mock Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Greenside (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Grenadier Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Ashford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Tilden Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Great Fishers (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mock Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Ashford Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Chestnut View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parkland Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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