Total Crime Rate
60.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nickley Wood area has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield , and the 162nd highest 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 Nickley Wood (TN26 1LZ) in the last 12 months was 60.4 per 1,000 residents and was 18.3% higher than the Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield average (51.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nickley Wood (TN26 1LZ), the main crime hotspot is near Nickley Wood Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nickley Wood Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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