Total Crime Rate
14.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vespasian Way area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour , and the 34th 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 Vespasian Way (TN23 3QX) in the last 12 months was 14.9 per 1,000 residents and was 85.5% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vespasian Way (TN23 3QX), the main crime hotspot is near Antonius Court. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aylesford & East Stour| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Antonius Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Antonius Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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