BREDGAR CLOSE, TN23 5SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN23 5SQ

BREDGAR CLOSE, TN23 5SQ, Ashford has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This TN23 5SQ 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 5SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN23 5SQ, encompassing approximately 5886 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

TN23 5SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastry Close with total crimes: 7
  • Athol Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kilndown Close with total crimes: 3

BREDGAR CLOSE, TN23 5SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.3240.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5760.00%
Public order71.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.19-53.85%
Other crime21.02-50.00%
Other theft20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.17-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.55160.00%
Shoplifting62.21100.00%
Public order51.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.85400.00%
Other crime40.85100.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.63-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour53.06-68.75%
Drugs30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.51-66.67%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Other crime20.34-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.04-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour163.23166.67%
Shoplifting92.72125.00%
Other crime81.5360.00%
Other theft41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-25.00%
Public order20.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.68155.56%
Anti-social behaviour63.91-50.00%
Public order61.02500.00%
Other crime51.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-20.00%
Shoplifting40.68-60.00%
Other theft40.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.3220.00%
Shoplifting102.0425.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.70-70.00%
Other theft61.53500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-44.44%
Vehicle crime20.85-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.7442.86%
Anti-social behaviour105.10-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson91.7028.57%
Shoplifting81.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.360.00%
Burglary41.02100.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.5761.54%
Shoplifting163.57166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.72-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.19500.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Drugs20.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.875.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.57-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.2150.00%
Shoplifting61.530.00%
Drugs41.02100.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.32-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour143.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Other theft20.34-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.403.12%
Anti-social behaviour145.61-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.38-52.94%
Other theft51.3625.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Other crime20.34-33.33%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.4418.52%
Anti-social behaviour185.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.06-10.53%
Public order52.89150.00%
Other theft40.85-33.33%
Other crime30.6850.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-60.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson194.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.230.00%
Other theft63.060.00%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202418
June 202419
May 202423
April 20249
March 202430
February 202421
January 202421
December 202320
November 202333
October 202332
September 202327

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246
April 202412
March 202410
February 202421
January 202413
December 202314
November 202314
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20249
May 20244
April 202410
March 20248
February 202416
January 20246
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastry Close
    Total7
    Public order7
  • 2. Athol Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kilndown Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Frittenden Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Weavers Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Adisham Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Otterden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Matfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lynsted Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Monkton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Leaveland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Badlesmere Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Speldhurst Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hever Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Simon'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hextable Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Waltham Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Steddy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sheldwich Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Luddenham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Bredgar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brenchley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Newenden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Frinsted Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1