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

Overview of Crime in ME20 6NF

THE FERNS, ME20 6NF, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6NF 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 6NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6NF, encompassing approximately 2617 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME20 6NF area, explore the ME20 6NF 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME20 6NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cygnet Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

THE FERNS, ME20 6NF 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.200.00%
Shoplifting21.53-75.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.06-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Other crime31.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences75.3575.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6750.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.82-50.00%
Other theft21.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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 offences88.4160.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.06600.00%
Other theft42.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.59-44.44%
Other theft21.91100.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.32350.00%
Vehicle crime63.44500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.53-84.62%
Drugs10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6144.44%
Other theft54.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-20.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.44-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.91-33.33%
Public order21.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.5516.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.67-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.670.00%
Shoplifting32.29200.00%
Burglary11.15-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.060.00%
Burglary32.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
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 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236

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 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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 6NF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cygnet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Garner Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackthorn Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1