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Crime in Kingsnorth

Kingsnorth had 109 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 86.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 19 Ashford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 126% above the middle Ashford area. Crime was up 38% on the three months before.

TN23, Ashford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kingsnorth

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86.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 19Ashford rank1st is the highest rate
+38%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 32 Apr 24 May 37 Jun 40 Jul 32 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4440%
anti-social behaviour3128%
criminal damage98%
theft55%
drugs55%
vehicle crime33%
burglary33%
shoplifting33%

Kingsnorth against Ashford

TypeKingsnorth per 1,000Middle Ashford areaChange
Violence3516.8▲ 69%
Burglary2.41.7–
Vehicle crime2.41.6–
Anti-social behaviour24.610.1▲ 48%
Theft and robbery6.43–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
South Willesborough124.6▲ 14%
Ashford121.1▲ 8%
Sevington110.8▲ 10%
Kingsnorth86.6▲ 38%
Great Chart85.5▲ 5%
Hamstreet36.2▲ 29%
Mersham21.6–
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 Kingsnorth a safe area?

Kingsnorth had about 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 19 Ashford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kingsnorth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (44), followed by anti-social behaviour (31) and criminal damage (9).