THE OAKS, ME20 7LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 7LT

THE OAKS, ME20 7LT, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This ME20 7LT 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 7LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 7LT, encompassing approximately 2589 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME20 7LT area, explore the ME20 7LT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME20 7LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

THE OAKS, ME20 7LT 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.63600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.700.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs33.090.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-80.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.41-16.67%
Burglary21.930.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.020.00%
Drugs22.320.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-33.33%
Other theft20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.41200.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.79500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.32-25.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences44.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-33.33%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.95700.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.09200.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.56100.00%
Shoplifting33.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.630.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME20 7LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elm Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bentley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. The Lindens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Robson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trewin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1