Total Crime Rate
39.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gorsewood Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ash and New Ash Green , and the 154th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gorsewood Road (DA3 7DH) in the last 12 months was 39.5 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% lower than the Ash and New Ash Green average (56.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 300.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gorsewood Road (DA3 7DH), the main crime hotspot is near Porchester Close. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ash and New Ash Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Larks Field | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodland Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Johns Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Porchester Close | — |
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