WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Charing, Ashford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Charing, localized within Ashford.

Total Crimes

16
trending_up +23.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

52.34per 1k
trending_down -1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

2,713

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour6
Public Order4
Other Theft2
Weapons Possession1
Violence & Sexual Offences1
Other Crime1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Canterbury Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Woodbrook Map
Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Downs Way Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near School Road Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Clearmount Park Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Downs Close Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Clearmount Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Monkery Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Hurstford Lane Map
Possession of weapons: 1
1
On or near Charing Heath Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Ashford district.

Local Rank

#24safest in Ashford

City Average

74.51per 1k

Local Policing

Upper Weald

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Local Priorities

Road safety issues.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Catapults.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL30

All Saints Coffee Morning Biddenden

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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All Saints, Biddenden, High Street Ashford

AUG4

Hothfield Common Drop-In - Come and talk about your priority issues!

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve, Ashford

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