ORCHARD AVENUE, ME20 7LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 7LU

ORCHARD AVENUE, ME20 7LU, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.93 per 1,000 population. This ME20 7LU 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 7LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 7LU, encompassing approximately 2542 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME20 7LU area, explore the ME20 7LU 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME20 7LU 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

ORCHARD AVENUE, ME20 7LU 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.930.00%
Shoplifting12.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.72-16.67%
Other crime31.97200.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

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 offences66.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-33.33%
Other theft20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 behaviour35.5150.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.790.00%
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 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.90400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.93-33.33%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-71.43%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
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 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2940.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.75200.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences55.11-28.57%
Burglary21.970.00%
Shoplifting20.79-33.33%
Public order10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5175.00%
Shoplifting32.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%

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 offences44.33100.00%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
September 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME20 7LU 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