Total Crime Rate
53.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashley Close area has the 26th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunton Green and Riverhead , and the 165th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
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 Ashley Close (TN13 3AP) in the last 12 months was 53.2 per 1,000 residents and was 3.7% higher than the Dunton Green and Riverhead average (51.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 11.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashley Close (TN13 3AP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Vine Avenue, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Emily Jackson Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dunton Green and Riverhead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Botolph'S Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Merlewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | B2020 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Vine Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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