Total Crime Rate
39.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canterbury Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bockhanger , and the 148th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Canterbury Road (TN24 9QR) in the last 12 months was 39.3 per 1,000 residents and was 69.4% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canterbury Road (TN24 9QR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Tritton Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hillcrest Close (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 | Criminal damage and arson | The Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tritton Fields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tritton Fields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Tritton Fields | Under investigation |
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