MELROSE AVENUE, ME19 4SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME19 4SJ

MELROSE AVENUE, ME19 4SJ, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This ME19 4SJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME19 postcode area, which has experienced 78 crimes and a crime rate of 3.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME19 4SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME19 4SJ, encompassing approximately 3423 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME19 4SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 5
  • Richmond Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Vincent Drive with total crimes: 2

MELROSE AVENUE, ME19 4SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-50.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.380.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.63-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.60140.00%
Vehicle crime53.510.00%
Other crime21.46100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.92-16.67%
Other theft21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.51-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.131100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.51200.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-66.67%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME19 4SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Queen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Richmond Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vincent Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avion Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1