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Crime in South Willesborough

South Willesborough had 1,324 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 124.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 19 Ashford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 225% above the middle Ashford area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

TN24, Ashford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Willesborough

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124.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 19Ashford rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common452 in 3 months

Month by month

394 Mar 383 Apr 387 May 400 Jun 469 Jul 455 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Willesborough. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence45234%
anti-social behaviour30823%
shoplifting12610%
theft1068%
criminal damage997%
public order544%
drugs393%
vehicle crime302%

South Willesborough against Ashford

TypeSouth Willesborough per 1,000Middle Ashford areaChange
Violence42.516.8▲ 9%
Burglary2.41.7▲ 44%
Vehicle crime2.81.6▲ 11%
Anti-social behaviour2910.1▲ 30%
Theft and robbery143▲ 31%

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%
Smeeth29.3▼ 36%
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 South Willesborough a safe area?

South Willesborough had about 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 19 Ashford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Willesborough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (452), followed by anti-social behaviour (308) and shoplifting (126).