TN23 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN23 1LE

TN23 1LE, Ashford has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 123.11 per 1,000 population. This TN23 1LE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN23 postcode area, which has experienced 438 crimes and a crime rate of 9.70 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN23 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN23 1LE, encompassing approximately 1161 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-19.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)

TN23 1LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 40
  • New Street with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

TN23 1LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49123.11-19.67%
Anti-social behaviour3542.1820.69%
Shoplifting1930.13-20.83%
Other theft816.3660.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.89-12.50%
Other crime76.03250.00%
Public order76.030.00%
Drugs36.0350.00%
Burglary32.580.00%
Vehicle crime22.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61124.8369.44%
Anti-social behaviour2952.5270.59%
Shoplifting2424.974.35%
Criminal damage and arson820.66-46.67%
Public order76.89-36.36%
Other theft56.03-16.67%
Vehicle crime34.30200.00%
Drugs22.58-50.00%
Other crime21.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.720.00%
Robbery11.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.86-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36108.48-20.00%
Shoplifting2330.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour1719.80-46.88%
Criminal damage and arson1514.64-34.78%
Public order1112.91-31.25%
Other theft69.47-60.00%
Drugs45.17-20.00%
Other crime33.440.00%
Burglary32.580.00%
Bicycle theft22.58100.00%
Robbery21.72100.00%
Theft from the person21.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45148.9418.42%
Anti-social behaviour3238.7433.33%
Shoplifting2327.55-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson2319.80187.50%
Public order1619.80166.67%
Other theft1513.7725.00%
Theft from the person612.91-14.29%
Drugs55.17-28.57%
Other crime34.3050.00%
Possession of weapons22.580.00%
Robbery11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38118.81-13.64%
Shoplifting2732.7122.73%
Anti-social behaviour2423.24-17.24%
Other theft1220.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson810.3333.33%
Drugs76.8940.00%
Theft from the person76.03250.00%
Public order66.03-25.00%
Burglary55.170.00%
Other crime24.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44117.08-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour2937.8816.00%
Shoplifting2224.9710.00%
Other theft918.9450.00%
Public order87.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.89-50.00%
Burglary55.17150.00%
Drugs54.30150.00%
Other crime24.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Theft from the person21.72100.00%
Bicycle theft11.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64122.2564.10%
Anti-social behaviour2555.1031.58%
Shoplifting2021.52-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson1217.2271.43%
Other theft610.33-25.00%
Public order65.170.00%
Other crime25.170.00%
Burglary21.72-50.00%
Drugs21.72100.00%
Bicycle theft11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39105.038.33%
Shoplifting3133.5834.78%
Anti-social behaviour1926.69-54.76%
Other theft816.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.89-12.50%
Public order66.03-33.33%
Burglary45.17100.00%
Other crime23.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.86-80.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42122.25110.00%
Violence and sexual offences3636.16-2.70%
Shoplifting2330.994.55%
Public order919.80-35.71%
Other theft87.75-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson86.890.00%
Drugs56.89-16.67%
Other crime34.3050.00%
Burglary22.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.720.00%
Robbery21.720.00%
Theft from the person11.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.86-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37118.81-42.19%
Shoplifting2231.85-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour2018.94-31.03%
Other theft1417.22100.00%
Public order1412.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft66.89500.00%
Burglary65.170.00%
Drugs65.17100.00%
Theft from the person35.1750.00%
Other crime22.58100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64136.0223.08%
Anti-social behaviour2955.100.00%
Shoplifting2524.97-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson1221.529.09%
Public order810.3333.33%
Other theft76.8916.67%
Vehicle crime36.030.00%
Drugs32.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons32.5850.00%
Theft from the person22.58100.00%
Bicycle theft11.72-50.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52130.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour2944.770.00%
Shoplifting2624.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson1122.380.00%
Drugs69.470.00%
Public order65.170.00%
Other theft65.170.00%
Burglary55.170.00%
Vehicle crime34.300.00%
Bicycle theft22.580.00%
Possession of weapons21.720.00%
Other crime21.720.00%
Robbery11.720.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202424
June 202423
May 202423
April 202427
March 202422
February 202420
January 202431
December 202323
November 202322
October 202325
September 202326

A total of 565 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 202461
June 202436
May 202445
April 202438
March 202444
February 202464
January 202439
December 202336
November 202337
October 202364
September 202352

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 202415
April 202412
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 202314
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202429
June 202417
May 202432
April 202424
March 202429
February 202425
January 202419
December 202342
November 202320
October 202329
September 202329

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202415
May 202423
April 20248
March 20246
February 202412
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
September 20235

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 202411
May 202416
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 202314
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN23 1LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total40
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. New Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
  • 4. St Johns Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hardinge Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Wellesley Road
    Total9
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bank Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Elwick Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. St Teresa'S Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vicarage Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Gilbert Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Apsley Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Regents Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eastern Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Haventhorpe
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tufton Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sturges Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hollington Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1