TN23 5WX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN23 5WX

TN23 5WX, Ashford has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.09 per 1,000 population. This TN23 5WX 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 5WX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN23 5WX, encompassing approximately 5061 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN23 5WX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Little Knoll with total crimes: 4

TN23 5WX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0981.82%
Anti-social behaviour123.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.370.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Shoplifting10.20-87.50%
Other theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.72-45.00%
Shoplifting82.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.580.00%
Public order51.19150.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.69-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour63.95-14.29%
Shoplifting41.19100.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Other crime20.400.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-50.00%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.9650.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Other theft40.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-25.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.31-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson42.96-33.33%
Shoplifting40.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.790.00%
Drugs30.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.85190.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.7320.00%
Vehicle crime61.19-40.00%
Drugs51.19400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99300.00%
Other crime40.7933.33%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime106.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.98-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.9866.67%
Other crime30.9950.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.8864.71%
Other theft55.53150.00%
Shoplifting40.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.29-46.88%
Vehicle crime73.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.380.00%
Drugs41.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-40.00%
Shoplifting30.59-25.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.47166.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.3220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-16.67%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Public order10.20-83.33%

In October 2023, 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 offences127.71-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour62.3720.00%
Public order61.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19150.00%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Drugs20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.570.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202420
June 202421
May 202415
April 202415
March 202429
February 202410
January 202428
December 202317
November 202332
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 202410
December 20237
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Little Knoll
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Langholm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Athol Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Clynton Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Beaver Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mayhew Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Crownfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B2229
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pollard Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barn Platt
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Jemmett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Barnett Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gorse Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dean'S Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Simon'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Essetford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kither Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Steddy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rostrum Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1