Crime Rates at Wivenhoe, Ashford, TN23 5YL

Wivenhoe area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beaver , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 394 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 Wivenhoe (TN23 5YL) in the last 12 months was 23.2 per 1,000 residents and was 70.1% lower than the Beaver average (77.3 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wivenhoe (TN23 5YL), the main crime hotspot is near Newenden Close. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.