Total Crime Rate
84.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashford Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield , and the 105th highest 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 Ashford Road (TN26 3AP) in the last 12 months was 84.1 per 1,000 residents and was 64.6% 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 12 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 Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 46.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashford Road (TN26 3AP), the main crime hotspot is near St Margaret'S Place. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 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 | Vehicle crime | The Dene | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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