ME20 6SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 6SU

ME20 6SU, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population. This ME20 6SU 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 6SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 6SU, encompassing approximately 976 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME20 6SU area, explore the ME20 6SU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME20 6SU area, visit the ME20 6SU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

ME20 6SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bondfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shaftesbury Close with total crimes: 2
  • Carnation Crescent with total crimes: 1

ME20 6SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.3116.67%
Other theft27.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-71.43%
Burglary12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour721.51600.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.17-50.00%
Other theft26.14100.00%
Vehicle crime22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-50.00%
Other crime12.050.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.5171.43%
Criminal damage and arson412.29100.00%
Robbery14.100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-66.67%
Other theft11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%

In June 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 offences721.51-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.1750.00%
Other theft23.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Bicycle theft12.050.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Other crime11.02-66.67%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.4366.67%
Other crime310.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.070.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In April 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 offences611.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.05-50.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.02-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.51-14.29%
Shoplifting312.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-66.67%
Other theft11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.6040.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.100.00%
Vehicle crime13.070.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.43-23.08%
Public order210.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Other crime12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.58-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour413.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.10-71.43%
Shoplifting22.05100.00%
Public order12.050.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.6340.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.3416.67%
Burglary17.170.00%
Other theft11.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.60-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson610.24200.00%
Other theft36.140.00%
Public order23.070.00%
Other crime12.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.720.00%
Other theft318.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.070.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 202412
February 202414
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bondfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Shaftesbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Carnation Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walpole Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Carnation Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wren Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rectory Lane South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Howard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Clarewood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1