Crime Rates at Richard Hillary Close, Ashford, TN24 0SF

Richard Hillary Close area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour , and the 160th 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 Richard Hillary Close (TN24 0SF) in the last 12 months was 43.8 per 1,000 residents and was 53.7% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average (94.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Richard Hillary Close (TN24 0SF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bad Munstereifel Road, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Clover Court (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.