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

Overview of Crime in ME20 6QL

MARTIN SQUARE, ME20 6QL, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6QL 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 6QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6QL, encompassing approximately 2847 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME20 6QL area, explore the ME20 6QL 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 (-62.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME20 6QL 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

MARTIN SQUARE, ME20 6QL 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
Shoplifting75.62-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.46-62.50%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.89-11.11%
Shoplifting82.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.810.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

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 offences95.97200.00%
Public order33.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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 offences34.56-57.14%
Other theft31.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 offences77.0240.00%
Other theft52.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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 offences56.67-50.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.70-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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 offences108.7825.00%
Vehicle crime53.51400.00%
Shoplifting41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Public order20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-83.33%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences87.02-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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 offences119.130.00%
Other theft43.86100.00%
Shoplifting41.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-77.78%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%

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 offences1114.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.8628.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.16-11.11%
Public order52.810.00%
Shoplifting31.76-62.50%
Other theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 offences1112.6410.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.8650.00%
Shoplifting83.1614.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.810.00%
Burglary12.460.00%

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 offences1012.9942.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.51-46.15%
Shoplifting72.46133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.4620.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 behaviour1312.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.460.00%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 202410
February 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 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
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME20 6QL 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. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Carnation Close
    Total1
    Other theft1