Total Crime Rate
93.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hornbeam Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Godinton , and the 87th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hornbeam Close (TN23 3DZ) in the last 12 months was 93.6 per 1,000 residents and was 49.6% higher than the Godinton average (62.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 700.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hornbeam Close (TN23 3DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Poplar Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Godinton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hilton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Rene Mac Kisray Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rene Mac Kisray Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chart Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hanover Close | Under investigation |
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