ME20 6SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6SB

ME20 6SB, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6SB 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 6SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6SB, encompassing approximately 1207 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME20 6SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Hythe Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • The Lakes with total crimes: 2

ME20 6SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.48-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.7950.00%
Other theft22.48-33.33%
Other crime11.66-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.9014.29%
Other theft36.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Public order11.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7616.67%
Public order25.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.5920.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.970.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In April 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 offences59.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.31-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.760.00%
Public order24.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-77.78%
Other crime11.660.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.11125.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.45-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Burglary11.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.140.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences511.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1450.00%
Other theft32.480.00%
Possession of weapons12.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.310.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20249
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Hythe Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. The Lakes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Mercer Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Rushes
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Leybourne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ingram Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Abery Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1