Crime Rate in Willesborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willesborough

The total recorded crimes in Willesborough, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willesborough crime rate of 4.22 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Willesborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Spire Court with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Willesborough has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)
Victoria179 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver68 3879 2907 2
Norman72 2782 4688 5
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
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

Willesborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 202415
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202527
January 202530
December 202427
November 202427
October 202417
September 202429
August 202426
July 202447
June 202462
May 202429
April 202432

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 202512
December 20245
November 202412
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202418
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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 Willesborough in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Spire Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Quarry Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glover Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Goldcrest Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hythe Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. High Trees Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hinxhill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Summerhill Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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