Total Crime Rate
26.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Quantock Drive area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bockhanger , and the 88th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Quantock Drive (TN24 8RE) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 79.0% lower than the Bockhanger average (128.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Quantock Drive (TN24 8RE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pennine Way, where police recorded 41 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hill View (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bockhanger| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cotswold Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pennine Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Haventhorpe | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Grampion Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Copperwood | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Copperwood | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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