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 February 2026 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ash and New Ash Green crime rate of 2.57 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ash and New Ash Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millfield Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Redhill Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Mead 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 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ash and New Ash Green)CrimesRank (Ash and New Ash Green)CrimesRank (Ash and New Ash Green)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary'sNA NA677 3737 2
Swanley White OakNA NA702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley VillageNA NA579 4664 4
Edenbridge South and WestNA NA542 5479 5
Fawkham and West KingsdownNA NA362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and EastNA NA509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham HillNA NA508 7423 7
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South DarenthNA NA458 8401 9
Seal and WealdNA NA404 9318 13
Dunton Green and RiverheadNA NA381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll StreetNA NA331 15389 11
Sevenoaks NorthernNA NA339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and SundridgeNA NA348 13297 15
Sevenoaks KippingtonNA NA267 17312 14
Otford and ShorehamNA NA307 16270 16
Sevenoaks EasternNA NA205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers MountNA NA212 18183 21
HextableNA NA200 20191 19
EynsfordNA NA154 22184 20
KemsingNA NA187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well HillNA NA84 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone CausewayNA NA99 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and ChiddingstoneNA NA88 2487 26
Cowden and HeverNA NA83 2695 25

Ash and New Ash Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20257
November 20255
October 20258
September 20257
August 20259
July 202510
June 20259
May 202513
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20253
November 20258
October 20257
September 20255
August 202513
July 202520
June 202519
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20255
October 20254
September 20255
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20251
November 20254
October 20253
September 20257
August 20254
July 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20254
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20252
August 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
May 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Ash and New Ash Green in February 2026

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

1. Millfield Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Redhill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. The Mead (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Centre Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ayelands Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. North Ash Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Spring Cross (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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