Total Crime Rate
50.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashford Road area has the 44th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bearsted & Downswood , and the 245th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ashford Road (ME14 4NG) in the last 12 months was 50.8 per 1,000 residents and was 15.9% higher than the Bearsted & Downswood average (43.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashford Road (ME14 4NG), the main crime hotspot is near Cross Keys. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bearsted & Downswood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cross Keys | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lilk Hill | — |
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