ME20 7NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 7NQ

ME20 7NQ, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.09 per 1,000 population. This ME20 7NQ 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 7NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 7NQ, encompassing approximately 819 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME20 7NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road East with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Henrys Drive with total crimes: 1

ME20 7NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.88-75.00%
Other crime23.66100.00%
Shoplifting22.44-66.67%
Public order12.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1239.0733.33%
Shoplifting614.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.33-33.33%
Public order34.880.00%
Vehicle crime23.66100.00%
Drugs22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.44-80.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences936.63-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.33400.00%
Shoplifting46.1033.33%
Public order34.880.00%
Other crime13.660.00%
Other theft11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1037.8542.86%
Violence and sexual offences1012.21-16.67%
Shoplifting312.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.66-33.33%
Burglary22.44100.00%
Other theft22.44100.00%
Bicycle theft12.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1241.51500.00%
Anti-social behaviour714.65250.00%
Shoplifting48.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.88200.00%
Vehicle crime33.66200.00%
Bicycle theft13.660.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.65-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences24.88-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson12.440.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1143.9557.14%
Shoplifting913.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.9960.00%
Vehicle crime49.770.00%
Burglary14.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour724.42600.00%
Shoplifting68.55-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.3325.00%
Drugs16.100.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting824.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.7733.33%
Burglary24.880.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Other crime22.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.440.00%
Theft from the person11.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.55-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.660.00%
Possession of weapons12.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-50.00%

In November 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 offences820.7660.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.77-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.44-33.33%
Burglary22.44100.00%
Other theft12.44-66.67%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson629.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.330.00%
Other theft36.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.660.00%
Public order23.66-50.00%
Burglary12.44-50.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour625.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.330.00%
Public order46.100.00%
Other theft24.880.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Robbery12.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242
March 202411
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road East
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Henrys Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edward Betts Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1