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 May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ash and New Ash Green crime rate of 4.86 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Ash and New Ash Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farm Holt with total crimes: 5
  • Ayelands Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Church Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • 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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • 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 May 2025 the Ash and New Ash Green has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 4.86 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ash and New Ash Green)CrimesRank (Ash and New Ash Green)CrimesRank (Ash and New Ash Green)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's58 1888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's48 2677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak39 3702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village34 7579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown38 4362 11460 6
Edenbridge South and West24 15542 5479 5
Sevenoaks Eastern36 5205 19247 18
Edenbridge North and East36 6509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill25 12508 7423 7
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth32 10458 8401 9
Seal and Weald34 8404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead22 18381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 13331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern27 11339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge22 17348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington24 14267 17312 14
Otford and Shoreham24 16307 16270 16
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable16 20200 20191 19
Eynsford14 21154 22184 20
Kemsing12 24187 21165 22
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway14 2299 2395 24
Crockenhill and Well Hill14 2384 25136 23
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone8 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever10 2583 2695 25

Ash and New Ash Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202410
November 202412
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Farm Holt (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Ayelands Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. North Ash Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Butler'S Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Manor Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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