NEW HYTHE LANE, ME20 6PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6PS

NEW HYTHE LANE, ME20 6PS, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6PS 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 6PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6PS, encompassing approximately 2949 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME20 6PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magpie Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cygnet Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

NEW HYTHE LANE, ME20 6PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.09-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.37-25.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

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
Shoplifting89.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-25.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0333.33%
Public order31.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In June 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 offences54.75-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-40.00%
Other theft21.02-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.1475.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.37150.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.44-14.29%
Other theft42.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.80250.00%
Vehicle crime42.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-50.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-66.67%
Other crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03100.00%
Drugs22.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-86.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.09-16.67%
Other theft41.70100.00%
Shoplifting41.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-70.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.8925.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.05-25.00%
Public order52.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.8712.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.0514.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.71300.00%
Shoplifting72.7116.67%
Robbery12.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.710.00%
Shoplifting62.370.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241

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 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Magpie Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cygnet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blackthorn Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. New Hythe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1