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Crime in Hamstreet

Hamstreet had 18 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 19 Ashford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle Ashford area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

TN26, Ashford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hamstreet

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36.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 19Ashford rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 1 Apr 9 May 5 Jun 9 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hamstreet. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence950%
anti-social behaviour528%
other crime16%
theft16%
criminal damage16%
public order16%

Hamstreet against Ashford

TypeHamstreet per 1,000Middle Ashford areaChange
Violence18.116.8–
Burglary01.7–
Vehicle crime01.6–
Anti-social behaviour10.110.1–
Theft and robbery23–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kingsnorth86.6▲ 38%
Hamstreet36.2▲ 29%
Woodchurch7.8–
Appledore5.1–
See every Ashford area ranked on the crime in Ashford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hamstreet a safe area?

Hamstreet had about 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 19 Ashford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hamstreet?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and other crime (1).