THE LAKES, ME20 6GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6GJ

THE LAKES, ME20 6GJ, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6GJ 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 6GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6GJ, encompassing approximately 2103 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME20 6GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Hythe Lane with total crimes: 3
  • The Lakes with total crimes: 2
  • Mercer Close with total crimes: 1

THE LAKES, ME20 6GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.80-20.00%
Other theft21.90-50.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.4114.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.80400.00%
Other theft42.38300.00%
Public order31.9050.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.33100.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.46-12.50%
Vehicle crime33.330.00%
Shoplifting31.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-50.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences811.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.800.00%
Shoplifting41.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.90200.00%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.13-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.90100.00%
Public order21.90100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Public order10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.08-54.55%
Vehicle crime42.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9357.14%
Anti-social behaviour55.2366.67%
Public order22.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.33200.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences55.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20244
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Hythe Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Lakes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Mercer Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Rushes
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Leybourne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ingram Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abery Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bream Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albion Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1