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

Overview of Crime in ME20 6GQ

THE LAKES, ME20 6GQ, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6GQ 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 6GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6GQ, encompassing approximately 1948 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME20 6GQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

THE LAKES, ME20 6GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-66.67%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2612.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.6250.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Other theft11.03-75.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7814.29%
Other theft44.10300.00%
Public order32.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5950.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.75-12.50%
Shoplifting33.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%

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 offences812.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.100.00%
Shoplifting42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%
Other theft31.5450.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

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 offences47.70-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson42.050.00%
Public order22.05100.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.18120.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.64-33.33%
Public order11.030.00%

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 offences58.21-54.55%
Vehicle crime42.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Drugs11.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7537.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7060.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.10100.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232

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 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 202411
January 20245
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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

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 6GQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. New Hythe Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Sassoon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Albion Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1