NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, ME20 6NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6NZ

NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, ME20 6NZ, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.95 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6NZ 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 6NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6NZ, encompassing approximately 2159 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME20 6NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magpie Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shaftesbury Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lunsford Lane with total crimes: 1

NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, ME20 6NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.32-42.86%
Other theft31.8550.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%

In August 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 offences77.8716.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In July 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 offences66.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7850.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%
Other theft10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.1980.00%
Other theft34.17-25.00%
Other crime31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Shoplifting10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 offences57.87-37.50%
Other theft42.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Shoplifting20.93-50.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.34-33.33%
Shoplifting43.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-33.33%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.560.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.870.00%
Shoplifting33.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-50.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.43-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.71-33.33%
Other theft42.780.00%
Shoplifting31.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.9512.50%
Shoplifting54.17-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-25.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.560.00%
Shoplifting73.710.00%
Other theft53.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 3 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
May 20241
January 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 6NZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Magpie Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shaftesbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lunsford Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Carnation Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Carnation Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wren Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rectory Lane South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1