ME20 6PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6PX

ME20 6PX, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6PX 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 6PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6PX, encompassing approximately 2990 residents.

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

ME20 6PX 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

ME20 6PX 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
Shoplifting75.35-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.340.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00-62.50%
Other crime31.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.35100.00%
Public order32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.35-50.00%
Other theft31.34-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0260.00%
Other theft52.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67100.00%
Shoplifting11.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

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 offences56.35-37.50%
Other theft41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In March 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 offences87.3660.00%
Vehicle crime42.68300.00%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Public order20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.02-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In January 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 offences119.0383.33%
Other theft43.68100.00%
Shoplifting41.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-57.14%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson711.03-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.34-40.00%
Public order42.010.00%
Shoplifting31.34-62.50%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.34166.67%
Shoplifting82.6814.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.6816.67%
Burglary12.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.370.00%
Shoplifting72.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

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 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
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 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20231

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 6PX 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. Garner Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Blackthorn Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1