Total Crime Rate
41.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chestnut Lane area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour , and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
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 Chestnut Lane (TN23 3LR) in the last 12 months was 41.9 per 1,000 residents and was 59.2% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average (102.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 31.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chestnut Lane (TN23 3LR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bell Chapel Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Smithy Drive (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aylesford & East Stour| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Silver Birch Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shipley Mill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bell Chapel Close | Under investigation |
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