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Crime in Woodchurch

Woodchurch had 5 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 7.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 19 Ashford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 80% below the middle Ashford area.

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

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7.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 19Ashford rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 3 Apr 1 May 2 Jun 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence240%
theft240%
burglary120%

Woodchurch against Ashford

TypeWoodchurch per 1,000Middle Ashford areaChange
Violence3.916.8–
Burglary1.91.7–
Vehicle crime01.6–
Anti-social behaviour010.1–
Theft and robbery1.93–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tenterden78.6▲ 41%
St Michaels53.8▲ 72%
High Halden43.9▲ 53%
Hamstreet36.2▲ 29%
Bethersden26.3▼ 31%
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 Woodchurch a safe area?

Woodchurch had about 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 19 Ashford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woodchurch?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (2), followed by theft (2) and burglary (1).