Crime Rate in Weald South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weald South

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

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Weald South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orlestone View with total crimes: 3
  • Mill View with total crimes: 2
  • Lower Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Weald South has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 79.81 ranking 16th 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.

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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 20245
September 202411
August 202413
July 20249
June 202416
May 202416
April 20248

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
April 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
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Weald South in March 2025

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

1. Orlestone View (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
2. Mill View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lower Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Appledore Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Nickley Wood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Front Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Moor Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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