Total Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025William Road area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour , and the 86th 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 William Road (TN23 7UT) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 74.3% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (β 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around William Road (TN23 7UT), the main crime hotspot is near Chichester Close. Police recorded 52 crimes here, including 23 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 | Vehicle crime | Park Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Francis Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Beaver Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Place | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beaver Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beaver Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chichester Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chichester Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Francis Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Godfrey Walk | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bond Road | β |
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