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Crime in Smeeth

Smeeth had 14 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 29.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 19 Ashford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% below the middle Ashford area. Crime was down 36% on the three months before.

TN25, Ashford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Smeeth

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29.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 19Ashford rank1st is the highest rate
-36%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 2 Apr 13 May 3 Jun 3 Jul 8 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence429%
burglary321%
anti-social behaviour321%
theft17%
public order17%
drugs17%
criminal damage17%

Smeeth against Ashford

TypeSmeeth per 1,000Middle Ashford areaChange
Violence8.416.8▼ 67%
Burglary6.31.7–
Vehicle crime01.6–
Anti-social behaviour6.310.1–
Theft and robbery2.13–

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%
Sevington110.8▲ 10%
Smeeth29.3▼ 36%
Mersham21.6–
Brabourne Lees11.4▼ 55%
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 Smeeth a safe area?

Smeeth had about 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 19 Ashford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Smeeth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (4), followed by burglary (3) and anti-social behaviour (3).