TN23 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN23

TN23, Ashford has recorded a total of 393 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.70 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (151) incidents (-5.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (-43.68% decrease)

TN23 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • High Street with total crimes: 17

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.70-5.62%
Anti-social behaviour543.34-30.77%
Shoplifting491.20-43.68%
Criminal damage and arson421.0950.00%
Other theft240.93-7.69%
Public order230.53-20.69%
Vehicle crime140.5140.00%
Drugs110.31-15.38%
Burglary100.2411.11%
Other crime90.22-35.71%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Robbery20.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16010.25-9.09%
Shoplifting873.5445.00%
Anti-social behaviour781.93-12.36%
Public order291.7331.82%
Criminal damage and arson280.64-12.50%
Other theft260.624.00%
Other crime140.5816.67%
Drugs130.310.00%
Vehicle crime100.29-44.44%
Burglary90.2212.50%
Robbery30.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.07-60.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.04-60.00%

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 offences21612.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour864.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson841.900.00%
Shoplifting591.860.00%
Public order331.310.00%
Other theft300.730.00%
Vehicle crime200.660.00%
Drugs100.440.00%
Other crime90.220.00%
Burglary80.200.00%
Possession of weapons60.180.00%
Bicycle theft40.130.00%
Robbery30.090.00%
Theft from the person30.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
July 202422
June 202424
May 202436
April 202414
March 202428
February 202412
January 202417
December 202323
November 202333
October 202333

A total of 2052 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 171.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024151
August 2024160
July 2024176
June 2024154
May 2024190
April 2024164
March 2024178
February 2024156
January 2024179
December 2023152
November 2023176
October 2023216

A total of 515 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202428
July 202432
June 202436
May 202466
April 202442
March 202432
February 202439
January 202429
December 202334
November 202351
October 202384

A total of 847 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202487
July 202460
June 202479
May 202461
April 202492
March 202477
February 202467
January 202487
December 202361
November 202368
October 202359

A total of 209 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202418
June 202419
May 202413
April 202411
March 202418
February 202430
January 202416
December 202321
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 372 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
July 202425
June 202424
May 202439
April 202444
March 202432
February 202424
January 202436
December 202334
November 202334
October 202330

A total of 171 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202412
June 202427
May 202416
April 202412
March 202417
February 202418
January 202414
December 202314
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202413
June 202410
May 202416
April 202419
March 202420
February 202410
January 20248
December 202318
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 890 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202478
July 202489
June 202475
May 202472
April 202473
March 202473
February 202490
January 202454
December 202383
November 202363
October 202386

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 202416
May 202413
April 20248
March 202415
February 202416
January 202410
December 202311
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. High Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. St Johns Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Eastry Close
    Total7
    Public order7
  • 9. Cressfield
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. New Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bank Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Kimberley Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 13. Antonius Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Torrington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 16. Little Knoll
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wellesley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Long Length
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Orchid Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Langholm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Athol Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Clynton Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Beaver Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kilndown Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Frittenden Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Weavers Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hoxton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ninn Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Rising Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1