Crime Rates at James Street, Ashford, TN23 1NB

James Street area has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Godinton , and the 88th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around James Street (TN23 1NB) in the last 12 months was 93.2 per 1,000 residents and was 48.9% higher than the Godinton average (62.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 26.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around James Street (TN23 1NB), the main crime hotspot is near Kings Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.