Crime Rates at Forge Lane, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9QH

Forge Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Headcorn & Sutton Valence , and the 111th lowest crime rate of 511 local areas in Maidstone .

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 Forge Lane (TN27 9QH) in the last 12 months was 27.5 per 1,000 residents and was 62.6% lower than the Headcorn & Sutton Valence average (73.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Forge Lane (TN27 9QH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near High Street, where police recorded 41 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ash Way (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.