Total Crime Rate
10.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sweet Bay Crescent area has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Godinton , and the 14th 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 Sweet Bay Crescent (TN23 3PQ) in the last 12 months was 10.2 per 1,000 residents and was 83.7% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sweet Bay Crescent (TN23 3PQ), the main crime hotspot is near Springwood Drive. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Sycamore Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Springwood Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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