PLOVER ROAD, ME20 6JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6JZ

PLOVER ROAD, ME20 6JZ, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6JZ 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 6JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6JZ, encompassing approximately 2673 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

ME20 6JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magpie Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lunsford Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

PLOVER ROAD, ME20 6JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.49400.00%
Other theft31.8750.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9860.00%
Vehicle crime42.99300.00%
Other crime31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In July 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 offences55.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.73-54.55%
Other theft31.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.23120.00%
Other theft44.110.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.73-44.44%
Other theft41.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.86-18.18%
Shoplifting43.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft10.75-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7322.22%
Criminal damage and arson54.11-16.67%
Other theft41.8733.33%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.37-33.33%
Public order52.240.00%
Other theft31.87200.00%
Shoplifting31.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.7350.00%
Shoplifting53.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.870.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Other theft10.75-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.210.00%
Shoplifting74.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.240.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 202411
April 20245
March 20249
February 202411
January 202411
December 20239
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
February 20242
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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 6JZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Magpie Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lunsford Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Carnation Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wren Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1