Total Crime Rate
70.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Marys Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Isle of Oxney , and the 128th 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 St Marys Close (TN26 2DX) in the last 12 months was 70.7 per 1,000 residents and was 62.5% higher than the Isle of Oxney average (43.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 44.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 63.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Marys Close (TN26 2DX), the main crime hotspot is near St Mary'S Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Isle of Oxney| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dukes Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ham Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bank Side | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lancaster Close | Under investigation |
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