ME18 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME18 5LF

ME18 5LF, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.27 per 1,000 population. This ME18 5LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME18 postcode area, which has experienced 31 crimes and a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME18 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME18 5LF, encompassing approximately 917 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME18 5LF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Waterside Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Glebe Meadow with total crimes: 1

ME18 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.540.00%
Public order23.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.180.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.7250.00%
Public order13.270.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.54300.00%
Public order14.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs15.450.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.090.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.360.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.270.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs13.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.72400.00%
Public order15.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME18 5LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waterside Mews
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glebe Meadow
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1