ME20 6RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6RH

ME20 6RH, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6RH 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 6RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6RH, encompassing approximately 2739 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME20 6RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Lakes with total crimes: 2
  • Mercer Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Rushes with total crimes: 1

ME20 6RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.21400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8333.33%
Public order31.4650.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.11-57.14%
Shoplifting31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.56300.00%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.84-40.00%
Public order22.19100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.84233.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.38100.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-87.50%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.920.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20244
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Lakes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Mercer Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Rushes
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Leybourne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coleridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sassoon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Albion Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. New Hythe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thackeray Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1