TN23 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN23

TN23, Ashford has recorded a total of 470 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.41 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TN23 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TN23, encompassing approximately 45154 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (176) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (89) incidents (18.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (-24.05% decrease)

TN23 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • High Street with total crimes: 26

TN23 Crime Map

Postcodes in TN23

The postcode district are associated with the TN23, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TN23 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17610.4114.29%
Anti-social behaviour893.9018.67%
Shoplifting601.97-24.05%
Criminal damage and arson321.33-11.11%
Other theft250.714.17%
Public order220.55-8.33%
Vehicle crime180.49-5.26%
Drugs130.4030.00%
Other crime120.29-55.56%
Burglary80.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.180.00%
Bicycle theft50.110.00%
Robbery30.11-25.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15410.63-18.95%
Shoplifting793.4129.51%
Anti-social behaviour751.754.17%
Criminal damage and arson361.66-45.45%
Other crime270.8068.75%
Public order240.60-33.33%
Other theft240.53-38.46%
Vehicle crime190.5346.15%
Burglary160.4223.08%
Drugs100.35-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.2266.67%
Bicycle theft50.11-37.50%
Robbery40.11300.00%
Theft from the person20.09-71.43%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19011.9815.85%
Anti-social behaviour724.21-1.37%
Criminal damage and arson661.5957.14%
Shoplifting611.46-33.70%
Other theft391.35-11.36%
Public order360.86157.14%
Other crime160.8033.33%
Drugs160.35-15.79%
Vehicle crime130.3518.18%
Burglary130.2962.50%
Bicycle theft80.2914.29%
Theft from the person70.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.160.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16410.94-7.87%
Shoplifting923.6319.48%
Anti-social behaviour732.040.00%
Other theft441.6237.50%
Criminal damage and arson420.9731.25%
Drugs190.93-5.00%
Public order140.42-50.00%
Other crime120.31-29.41%
Vehicle crime110.27-38.89%
Burglary80.24-46.67%
Bicycle theft70.1840.00%
Theft from the person70.1675.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17811.2514.10%
Shoplifting773.9414.93%
Anti-social behaviour731.71-18.89%
Other theft321.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson320.71-17.95%
Public order280.71133.33%
Drugs200.62100.00%
Vehicle crime180.44-40.00%
Other crime170.40-5.56%
Burglary150.38-6.25%
Possession of weapons70.3375.00%
Bicycle theft50.1666.67%
Theft from the person40.11100.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15610.45-12.85%
Anti-social behaviour903.4566.67%
Shoplifting671.99-22.99%
Criminal damage and arson391.4834.48%
Vehicle crime300.8687.50%
Other theft240.66-33.33%
Other crime180.5328.57%
Burglary160.4060.00%
Public order120.35-29.41%
Drugs100.2725.00%
Possession of weapons40.22-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.09-25.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17910.2117.76%
Shoplifting873.9642.62%
Anti-social behaviour541.93-34.94%
Other theft361.205.88%
Criminal damage and arson290.80-14.71%
Public order170.64-26.09%
Vehicle crime160.38-23.81%
Other crime140.350.00%
Burglary100.31-9.09%
Drugs80.22-55.56%
Possession of weapons60.1820.00%
Bicycle theft40.1333.33%
Robbery10.09-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15210.34-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour833.3731.75%
Shoplifting611.84-10.29%
Other theft341.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson340.75-33.33%
Public order230.75-30.30%
Vehicle crime210.5110.53%
Drugs180.4712.50%
Other crime140.4055.56%
Burglary110.31-26.67%
Possession of weapons50.2425.00%
Theft from the person40.11-20.00%
Robbery40.090.00%
Bicycle theft30.09-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17611.12-18.52%
Shoplifting683.9015.25%
Anti-social behaviour631.51-26.74%
Criminal damage and arson511.40-39.29%
Other theft341.1313.33%
Public order330.750.00%
Vehicle crime190.73-5.00%
Drugs160.4260.00%
Burglary150.3587.50%
Other crime90.330.00%
Bicycle theft90.20125.00%
Theft from the person50.2066.67%
Possession of weapons40.11-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21612.658.54%
Anti-social behaviour864.78-16.50%
Criminal damage and arson841.9012.00%
Shoplifting591.86-15.71%
Public order331.3132.00%
Other theft300.7315.38%
Vehicle crime200.6611.11%
Drugs100.44-23.08%
Other crime90.220.00%
Burglary80.20-55.56%
Possession of weapons60.180.00%
Bicycle theft40.13-33.33%
Robbery30.090.00%
Theft from the person30.07-57.14%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19912.80-6.57%
Anti-social behaviour1034.41-15.57%
Criminal damage and arson752.282.74%
Shoplifting701.66-4.11%
Other theft261.55-3.70%
Public order250.58-10.71%
Vehicle crime180.5550.00%
Burglary180.400.00%
Drugs130.40116.67%
Other crime90.29-18.18%
Theft from the person70.2016.67%
Bicycle theft60.16-25.00%
Possession of weapons60.1320.00%
Robbery30.13-25.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21313.42-4.05%
Anti-social behaviour1224.7214.02%
Criminal damage and arson732.7014.06%
Shoplifting731.62-23.16%
Public order281.62-39.13%
Other theft270.62-42.55%
Burglary180.60-5.26%
Vehicle crime120.40-50.00%
Other crime110.270.00%
Bicycle theft80.24-11.11%
Theft from the person60.18500.00%
Drugs60.13-62.50%
Possession of weapons50.13-16.67%
Robbery40.11-33.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22214.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour1074.920.00%
Shoplifting952.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson642.100.00%
Other theft471.420.00%
Public order461.040.00%
Vehicle crime241.020.00%
Burglary190.530.00%
Drugs160.420.00%
Other crime110.350.00%
Bicycle theft90.240.00%
Possession of weapons60.200.00%
Robbery60.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1090 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202489
June 202475
May 202472
April 202473
March 202473
February 202490
January 202454
December 202383
November 202363
October 202386
September 2023103
August 2023122
July 2023107

A total of 2375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 182.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024176
June 2024154
May 2024190
April 2024164
March 2024178
February 2024156
January 2024179
December 2023152
November 2023176
October 2023216
September 2023199
August 2023213
July 2023222

A total of 239 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202419
May 202413
April 202411
March 202418
February 202430
January 202416
December 202321
November 202319
October 202320
September 202318
August 202312
July 202324

A total of 341 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202424
May 202436
April 202414
March 202428
February 202412
January 202417
December 202323
November 202333
October 202333
September 202325
August 202328
July 202346

A total of 175 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202410
May 202416
April 202419
March 202420
February 202410
January 20248
December 202318
November 202316
October 202310
September 202313
August 20236
July 202316

A total of 657 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202436
May 202466
April 202442
March 202432
February 202439
January 202429
December 202334
November 202351
October 202384
September 202375
August 202373
July 202364

A total of 179 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202427
May 202416
April 202412
March 202417
February 202418
January 202414
December 202314
November 20239
October 20239
September 20239
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 949 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202460
June 202479
May 202461
April 202492
March 202477
February 202467
January 202487
December 202361
November 202368
October 202359
September 202370
August 202373
July 202395

A total of 422 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202424
May 202439
April 202444
March 202432
February 202424
January 202436
December 202334
November 202334
October 202330
September 202326
August 202327
July 202347

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202416
May 202413
April 20248
March 202415
February 202416
January 202410
December 202311
November 202315
October 20238
September 202318
August 202318
July 202319

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236
August 20238
July 20239

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN23 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total40
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. High Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Elwick Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. St Johns Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Wellesley Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Tufton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Frittenden Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Hoxton Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kimberley Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 13. Beaver Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. The Paddocks
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. New Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 16. Oak Tree Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 17. Apsley Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 18. Paul Harman Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Haywain Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Park Place
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Crownfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 23. The Limes
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Cressfield
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. George Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gilbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 27. Bank Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shepherd Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. The Haven
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 30. Caesar Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1