Crime Rate in Weald North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weald North

The total recorded crimes in Weald North, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weald North crime rate of 56.58 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 Jul were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Weald North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Romden Road with total crimes: 1
  • Water Lane 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 July 2025 the Weald North has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 56.58 ranking 33th 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.

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

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246

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 1 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

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

High Crime Locations Weald North in July 2025

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

1. Bell Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Romden Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Water Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Forstal Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Newland Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Marley Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Headcorn Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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