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Crime in Wye

Wye had 42 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 19 Ashford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% above the middle Ashford area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

TN25, Ashford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wye

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67.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 19Ashford rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 10 Apr 10 May 4 Jun 20 Jul 18 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1229%
anti-social behaviour819%
shoplifting819%
criminal damage410%
burglary37%
public order25%
drugs25%
theft25%

Wye against Ashford

TypeWye per 1,000Middle Ashford areaChange
Violence19.316.8▼ 20%
Burglary4.81.7–
Vehicle crime1.61.6–
Anti-social behaviour12.910.1–
Theft and robbery3.23–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ashford121.1▲ 8%
Sevington110.8▲ 10%
Wye67.6▲ 40%
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 Wye a safe area?

Wye had about 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 19 Ashford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wye?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and shoplifting (8).