LARKFIELD CLOSE, ME20 6BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6BH

LARKFIELD CLOSE, ME20 6BH, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME20 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME20 6BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6BH, encompassing approximately 2559 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME20 6BH area, explore the ME20 6BH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME20 6BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magpie Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cygnet Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

LARKFIELD CLOSE, ME20 6BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.64-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.73-20.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.13-28.57%
Other crime31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-50.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6475.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.73100.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.08-55.56%
Other theft31.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.98125.00%
Other theft53.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-33.33%
Shoplifting10.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.42-55.56%
Other theft41.560.00%
Shoplifting31.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.16200.00%
Shoplifting53.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Public order20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.0866.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.1625.00%
Other theft43.91300.00%
Shoplifting41.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1314.29%
Public order43.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-50.00%
Shoplifting31.56-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson812.50700.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.1314.29%
Shoplifting83.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1316.67%
Vehicle crime12.73-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME20 6BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Magpie Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cygnet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Garner Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackthorn Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1