Crime Rates at John Badger Close, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9SE

John Badger Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bockhanger , and the 11th 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 John Badger Close (TN24 9SE) in the last 12 months was 8.2 per 1,000 residents and was 93.6% lower than the Bockhanger average (128.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around John Badger Close (TN24 9SE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Atkinson Walk, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Raymond Fuller Way (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.