Crime Rate in Weald South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weald South

The total recorded crimes in Weald South, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weald South crime rate of 79.81 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 South, encompassing approximately 288 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Weald South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bournewood with total crimes: 4
  • Plurenden Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Mary'S Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Weald South?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Weald South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 293 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Weald South witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Weald South had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 275 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Weald South witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weald South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Weald South has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 79.81 ranking 14th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Weald South crimes were 293. The crime rate of Weald South in 2024 was 1016.66 (year) or 84.72 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weald South were around 275 crimes with yearly crime rate of 954.20 (year) or 79.52 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weald South)CrimesRank (Weald South)CrimesRank (Weald South)
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
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 South 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 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary 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 Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20256
April 202510
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 20245
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Weald South in July 2025

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

1. Bournewood (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Plurenden Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hamstreet Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ashford Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cuckoo'S Pit Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cherry Orchard (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Plum Tree Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Ham Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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