Total Crime Rate
61.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025East Hill area has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Rolvenden & Tenterden West , and the 158th 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 East Hill (TN30 6RL) in the last 12 months was 61.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.3% higher than the Rolvenden & Tenterden West average (43.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around East Hill (TN30 6RL), the main crime hotspot is near Danemore. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rolvenden & Tenterden West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Beacon Oak Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hales Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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