Crime Rate in Ash and New Ash Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ash and New Ash Green

The total recorded crimes in Ash and New Ash Green, Sevenoaks, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ash and New Ash Green crime rate of 2.43 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 Ash and New Ash Green, encompassing approximately 6,990 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ash and New Ash Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ayelands Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Millfield Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Penenden with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ash and New Ash Green?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Ash and New Ash Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 353 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ash and New Ash Green witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ash and New Ash Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 410 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ash and New Ash Green witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Ash and New Ash Green has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ash and New Ash Green Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ash and New Ash Green has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 18th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Ash and New Ash Green crimes were 353. The crime rate of Ash and New Ash Green in 2024 was 50.50 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ash and New Ash Green were around 410 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.65 (year) or 4.89 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 4888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's57 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak42 5702 2713 3
Edenbridge South and West50 2542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East50 3509 6397 10
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village30 8579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown37 7362 11460 6
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth40 6458 8401 9
Westerham and Crockham Hill24 12508 7423 7
Seal and Weald23 15404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 9381 10263 17
Kemsing26 10187 21165 22
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 11331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern13 21339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge23 14348 13297 15
Otford and Shoreham23 13307 16270 16
Sevenoaks Kippington18 17267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern22 16205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable14 20200 20191 19
Eynsford11 22154 22184 20
Crockenhill and Well Hill7 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway6 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone6 2488 2487 26
Cowden and Hever4 2683 2695 25

Ash and New Ash Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202410
November 202412
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Ash and New Ash Green in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ash and New Ash Green postcode area is presented below.

1. Ayelands Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Millfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Penenden (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Redhill Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Centre Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Ash Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chapel Wood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Farm Holt (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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