TN26 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN26

TN26, Ashford has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TN26 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TN26, encompassing approximately 12280 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN26 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathside with total crimes: 9
  • School Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chestnut View with total crimes: 2

TN26 Crime Map

Postcodes in TN26

The postcode district are associated with the TN26, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TN26 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 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.8958.82%
Criminal damage and arson122.200.00%
Burglary50.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.41-60.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Other theft30.24-57.14%
Public order30.24200.00%
Vehicle crime30.24200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.72-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson121.38140.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.9811.11%
Other theft70.81133.33%
Burglary50.57-28.57%
Other crime30.41-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.15-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour91.79-60.87%
Burglary70.73250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.57150.00%
Other crime40.4133.33%
Other theft30.33-25.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour232.28228.57%
Vehicle crime51.8725.00%
Other theft40.4133.33%
Other crime30.33200.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Burglary20.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.16-66.67%
Public order20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9575.00%
Burglary60.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-20.00%
Other theft30.33-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.34-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.49-54.55%
Other theft40.41-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.3333.33%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Burglary20.16-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.210.00%
Vehicle crime111.87120.00%
Other theft90.90125.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.73125.00%
Burglary50.73-44.44%
Public order30.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.24-25.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.40-32.35%
Burglary91.87125.00%
Vehicle crime50.7366.67%
Other theft40.41-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.33-50.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Public order10.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences345.8613.33%
Other theft92.7712.50%
Anti-social behaviour80.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.65-33.33%
Burglary40.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.33-50.00%
Public order30.24200.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.44100.00%
Other theft80.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.65500.00%
Burglary40.49-20.00%
Other crime40.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.33-55.56%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.72-48.72%
Other theft101.6342.86%
Anti-social behaviour90.8112.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.7350.00%
Burglary50.4925.00%
Other crime40.41-20.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Public order10.08-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences396.2739.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.18-42.86%
Other theft70.6540.00%
Other crime50.5766.67%
Burglary40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.33-42.86%
Public order40.33100.00%
Drugs30.33200.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-33.33%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.140.00%
Other theft50.570.00%
Burglary40.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Other crime30.240.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 202312
September 20236
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202417
May 202422
April 202428
March 202424
February 202416
January 202423
December 202323
November 202334
October 202330
September 202320
August 202339
July 202328

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 202310
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 202423
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20239
August 20238
July 202314

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN26 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heathside
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Chestnut View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bethersden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Quince Orchard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hamstreet Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Redbrook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Woodgates Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greenside
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pope House Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Westwell Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. West Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Top Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cuckoo'S Pit Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Brook Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Susan'S Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Place Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Plum Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Kenardington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Orlestone View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fairfield Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Farm Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Goldfield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Coldblow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lonefield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Tally Ho Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hornash Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1