Crime Rate in Weald North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weald North

The total recorded crimes in Weald North, Ashford, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Weald North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Meadow Drive with total crimes: 2
  • The Cut with total crimes: 1
  • Biddenden Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 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.

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
Weald Central36 8424 9410 9
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
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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
April 20241

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Weald North in March 2025

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

1. Long Meadow Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. The Cut (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Biddenden Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chessenden Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bell Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Forstal Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greenhill Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Stone Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Iden Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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