MARTIN SQUARE, ME20 6QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6QJ

MARTIN SQUARE, ME20 6QJ, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME20 postcode area, which has experienced 142 crimes and a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME20 6QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6QJ, encompassing approximately 2704 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME20 6QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merlin Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Spruce Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

MARTIN SQUARE, ME20 6QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.29200.00%
Public order33.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.81-57.14%
Other theft31.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3975.00%
Other theft52.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.65-60.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Shoplifting20.74-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2442.86%
Vehicle crime53.70400.00%
Shoplifting41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Public order20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-83.33%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.02-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences119.610.00%
Other theft44.07300.00%
Shoplifting41.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-77.78%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.0728.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.33-33.33%
Public order52.220.00%
Shoplifting31.85-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.9410.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.0750.00%
Shoplifting83.3314.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.6842.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.70-46.15%
Shoplifting72.59133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.5920.00%
Other theft22.22100.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.94116.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.81-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson52.59150.00%
Shoplifting31.85200.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-50.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Public order20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.920.00%
Other theft62.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 202411
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310
September 20237
August 202316
July 202316

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 202313
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20236

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Merlin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Spruce Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Martin Square
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. New Hythe Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Larkfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larkfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Forsyth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Garner Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Reeves Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Raven Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1