Crime Rate in Weald North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weald North

The total recorded crimes in Weald North, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weald North crime rate of 70.72 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 North, encompassing approximately 141 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Weald North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wanden Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Beult Meadow with total crimes: 1

How safe is Weald North?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Weald North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 135 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Weald North recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Weald North had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 108 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Weald North recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weald North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Weald North has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 70.72 ranking 27th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Weald North crimes were 135. The crime rate of Weald North in 2024 was 954.74 (year) or 79.56 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weald North were around 108 crimes with yearly crime rate of 763.79 (year) or 63.65 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weald North)CrimesRank (Weald North)CrimesRank (Weald North)
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
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
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Burglary 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20246
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Weald North in May 2025

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

1. Wanden Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bell Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Beult Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Chessenden Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Water Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bedlam Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Forstal Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.