TN23 4EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN23 4EZ

TN23 4EZ, Ashford has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This TN23 4EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN23 postcode area, which has experienced 371 crimes and a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN23 4EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN23 4EZ, encompassing approximately 4955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN23 4EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cressfield with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

TN23 4EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.685.88%
Anti-social behaviour93.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Other theft21.21-50.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-85.71%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.48-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour93.4380.00%
Shoplifting71.8275.00%
Other theft41.4133.33%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.89-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.01-28.57%
Shoplifting41.01100.00%
Public order30.81200.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.7030.43%
Anti-social behaviour76.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-50.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Other crime40.8133.33%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.4921.05%
Criminal damage and arson84.6433.33%
Burglary51.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-33.33%
Other theft40.81-20.00%
Other crime30.8150.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.48-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson63.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.21-14.29%
Other theft51.21400.00%
Drugs41.0133.33%
Shoplifting40.81300.00%
Other crime20.81-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.6976.92%
Anti-social behaviour74.64133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-20.00%
Other crime40.8133.33%
Vehicle crime30.81-57.14%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.26-61.76%
Vehicle crime72.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-40.00%
Other crime30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.49142.86%
Anti-social behaviour56.86-28.57%
Shoplifting41.0133.33%
Other theft40.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-71.43%
Other crime20.40-50.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.48-57.58%
Criminal damage and arson72.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4116.67%
Drugs41.41100.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Other crime40.81300.00%
Shoplifting30.81200.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.3037.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.66-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.4120.00%
Other theft21.21-50.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Public order20.40-66.67%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.29-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson84.84-11.11%
Public order61.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21-28.57%
Other theft41.010.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.820.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202421
June 202430
May 202423
April 202419
March 202423
February 202413
January 202434
December 202314
November 202333
October 202324
September 202329

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
March 20243
February 20247
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN23 4EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cressfield
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Little Knoll
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Weavers Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crownfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B2229
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cleves Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pollard Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnett Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gorse Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dean'S Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Baileys Field
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Oaklands
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Hillbrow Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Boxley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arlington
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rostrum Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1