THE FERNS, ME20 6NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6NE

THE FERNS, ME20 6NE, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6NE 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 6NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6NE, encompassing approximately 2479 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME20 6NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Garner Drive with total crimes: 2

THE FERNS, ME20 6NE 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.03-42.86%
Shoplifting31.61-62.50%
Other theft11.210.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.230.00%
Vehicle crime32.82200.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0516.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.820.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-57.14%
Other theft21.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2860.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.23600.00%
Other theft52.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.05-44.44%
Other crime32.02200.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.68200.00%
Vehicle crime53.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-76.92%
Drugs11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.5044.44%
Other theft65.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.05125.00%
Public order23.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.6625.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Shoplifting31.21200.00%
Burglary11.21-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences88.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.230.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 202413
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
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 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 6NE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Garner Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. New Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackthorn Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1