Crime Rate in Willesborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willesborough

The total recorded crimes in Willesborough, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willesborough crime rate of 5.20 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 Willesborough, encompassing approximately 13,281 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Willesborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Greystones with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Willesborough?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Willesborough reported a higher crime volume than the Ashford average, with 830 crimes compared to 324. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Willesborough witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Willesborough experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 774 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Willesborough witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Willesborough has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Willesborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Willesborough has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 5.20 ranking 3th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Willesborough crimes were 830. The crime rate of Willesborough in 2024 was 62.49 (year) or 5.21 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willesborough were around 774 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.28 (year) or 4.86 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Willesborough)CrimesRank (Willesborough)CrimesRank (Willesborough)
Victoria178 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver91 2879 2907 2
Aylesford & East Stour46 5738 5727 4
Norman61 4782 4688 5
Stanhope31 9588 7659 6
Furley39 7647 6571 7
Weald Central41 6424 9410 9
Bockhanger31 10568 8515 8
Repton35 8297 11333 10
Goat Lees21 14322 10303 11
Bybrook24 11184 19161 20
Washford15 18208 17287 12
Tenterden South14 21294 12235 16
Upper Weald23 12224 16246 15
Weald South12 24293 13275 13
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry22 13244 15181 18
Roman17 16249 14253 14
Charing18 15203 18207 17
Biddenden16 17133 28137 24
Bircholt8 31145 24165 19
Highfield15 19105 30125 26
Tenterden St Michael's11 25173 2092 33
Tenterden North14 20170 21152 21
Wye with Hinxhill10 26153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 28154 22144 23
Isle of Oxney13 22144 25129 25
Downs North13 23137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3393 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North2 3990 34109 28
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield4 34108 2970 37
Godinton8 2994 3290 34
Park Farm South8 3097 31100 31
Kennington3 3888 3595 32
Saxon Shore5 3268 3762 38
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm3 3768 3876 35
Singleton West4 3576 3672 36
Downs West3 3644 3945 39

Willesborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 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 (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 202415
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202524
March 202526
February 202527
January 202530
December 202427
November 202427
October 202417
September 202429
August 202426
July 202447
June 202462
May 202429

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 20252
February 20257
January 202512
December 20245
November 202412
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Willesborough in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person1
2. Greystones (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spire Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Sotherton (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Alsops Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Foxglove Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Quarry Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Breadlands Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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