ME20 6HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6HG

ME20 6HG, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6HG 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 6HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6HG, encompassing approximately 1757 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME20 6HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barrie Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Betjeman Close with total crimes: 1
  • Coleridge Close with total crimes: 1

ME20 6HG 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98300.00%
Vehicle crime22.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.69400.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.840.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.28200.00%
Other crime11.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.71-66.67%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71100.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.410.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-87.50%
Other theft10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.84300.00%
Possession of weapons12.280.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.410.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20248
October 20234

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barrie Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Betjeman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Coleridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Browning Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Keats Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lunsford Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1