Burglary Rates in Downs North
Ashford, South East, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Downs North recorded 3 burglaries in the last 12 months. This is a high-footfall area with a small residential population, so a professionally installed alarm is a smart way to harden your home.
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Downs North has a small residential population (2,581 residents). Crime data is recorded against where crimes occur, but rates are expressed per 1,000 residents. In commercial and mixed-use areas with high daytime footfall the per-1,000 figures will appear much higher than in residential areas. Absolute crime counts are the more useful comparison here.
Burglaries (12 months)
3
1.16 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
110
42.6 per 1,000 residents
How does Downs North rank?
Within Ashford
37 of 39 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
13th percentile
Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Downs North
Source: Census 2021 · 1,065 households
The most common property type in Downs North is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Downs North homeowners
Most homes in Downs North are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.