Total Crime Rate
20.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Langney Drive area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver , and the 60th 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 Langney Drive (TN23 5UL) in the last 12 months was 20.6 per 1,000 residents and was 73.0% lower than the Beaver average (76.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 3 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 29.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Langney Drive (TN23 5UL), the main crime hotspot is near Wesley School Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beaver| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farmers Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wesley School Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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