Total Crime Rate
56.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Wood Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ash and New Ash Green , and the 157th highest 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 Chapel Wood Road (TN15 7HX) in the last 12 months was 56.1 per 1,000 residents and was 0.7% 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 Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Wood Road (TN15 7HX), the main crime hotspot is near Butler'S Place. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Butler'S Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Butler'S Place | Under investigation |
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