ME19 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME19 6LX

ME19 6LX, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.60 per 1,000 population. This ME19 6LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME19 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME19 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME19 6LX, encompassing approximately 1120 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME19 6LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Water Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sandown Road with total crimes: 2

ME19 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.6075.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.24100.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.570.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-66.67%
Other theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson311.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Shoplifting21.78-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.71-40.00%
Shoplifting32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-33.33%
Public order11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.460.00%
Shoplifting32.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.71150.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.460.00%
Shoplifting22.68100.00%
Other theft11.780.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

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 offences39.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-50.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.570.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.95166.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.570.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Other theft11.780.00%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.920.00%
Vehicle crime22.680.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Shoplifting21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME19 6LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Water Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sandown Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ryarsh Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Meadow Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Offham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1