Crime Rate in Weald Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weald Central

The total recorded crimes in Weald Central, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weald Central crime rate of 65.54 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 Jul were:

  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Weald Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ninn Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Mock Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Woodgates Close with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Weald Central has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 65.54 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weald Central)CrimesRank (Weald Central)CrimesRank (Weald Central)
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
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
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

Weald Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202517
May 202518
April 202516
March 202515
February 202513
January 202512
December 202411
November 202421
October 202414
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Weald Central in July 2025

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

1. Ninn Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
2. Mock Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Woodgates Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Greenside (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ashford Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grenadier Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Old Surrenden Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pluckley Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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