Total Crime Rate
56.0 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Victoria Crescent area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour , and the 181st highest 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 Victoria Crescent (TN23 7HL) in the last 12 months was 56.0 per 1,000 residents and was 45.4% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average (102.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (β 36.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Victoria Crescent (TN23 7HL), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 89 crimes here, including 41 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 | Anti-social behaviour | George Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beaver Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Beaver Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Queen Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Godfrey Walk | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elwick Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elwick Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Elwick Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Elwick Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elwick Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elwick Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elwick Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | George Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beaver Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chichester Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chichester Close | β |
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