ESSETFORD ROAD, TN23 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN23 5BT

ESSETFORD ROAD, TN23 5BT, Ashford has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This TN23 5BT 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 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN23 5BT, encompassing approximately 4847 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN23 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastry Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Langholm Road with total crimes: 3

ESSETFORD ROAD, TN23 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2841.67%
Public order103.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2433.33%
Drugs20.830.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.60-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.480.00%
Public order51.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0350.00%
Drugs20.62-33.33%
Other crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1955.56%
Anti-social behaviour62.89-50.00%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.48-43.75%
Other crime51.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8423.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24100.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.81-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour82.6860.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Other theft30.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-71.43%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1126.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.92600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.44-44.44%
Drugs41.03100.00%
Other theft40.83100.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-57.14%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.0928.57%
Vehicle crime71.86133.33%
Burglary31.440.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.8753.85%
Anti-social behaviour74.1316.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-25.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Other theft30.62-40.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.22-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.24-28.57%
Other theft51.03150.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.13-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.0616.67%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.48-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.2720.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.480.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Other theft41.030.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202414
June 20249
May 202416
April 202413
March 202419
February 202415
January 202420
December 202313
November 202320
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN23 5BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eastry Close
    Total7
    Public order7
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Langholm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Clynton Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Beaver Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mayhew Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. B2229
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Adisham Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Matfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lynsted Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Park Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Barn Platt
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dean'S Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Simon'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Essetford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kither Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Poncia Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cade Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Concorde Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hampden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Steddy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sheldwich Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Luddenham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1