Crime Rate in Weald Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weald Central

The total recorded crimes in Weald Central, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weald Central crime rate of 98.31 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Weald Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenside with total crimes: 8
  • St Margaret'S Place with total crimes: 3
  • Little Hempen 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Weald Central has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 98.31 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)
Victoria179 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver68 3879 2907 2
Norman72 2782 4688 5
Willesborough56 5830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour43 7738 5727 4
Bockhanger60 4568 8515 8
Stanhope54 6588 7659 6
Furley35 9647 6571 7
Repton33 10297 11333 10
Goat Lees23 15322 10303 11
Upper Weald33 11224 16246 15
Washford15 20208 17287 12
Tenterden South31 13294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry32 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 16293 13275 13
Roman20 17249 14253 14
Charing26 14203 18207 17
Bybrook18 18184 19161 20
Bircholt10 26145 24165 19
Tenterden St Michael's16 19173 2092 33
Tenterden North5 33170 21152 21
Highfield12 21105 30125 26
Wye with Hinxhill8 30153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 29154 22144 23
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm12 2268 3876 35
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield11 23108 2970 37
Biddenden10 24133 28137 24
Isle of Oxney10 25144 25129 25
Downs North9 28137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3893 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North5 3290 34109 28
Park Farm South4 3697 31100 31
Kennington7 3188 3595 32
Godinton4 3594 3290 34
Saxon Shore4 3468 3762 38
Singleton West4 3776 3672 36
Downs West3 3944 3945 39

Weald Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Weald Central in March 2025

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

1. Greenside (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Margaret'S Place (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Little Hempen (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Ashford Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Yeomans Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Grenadier Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mock Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chilmington Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Mock Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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