LONDON ROAD, ME20 7QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 7QA

LONDON ROAD, ME20 7QA, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.48 per 1,000 population. This ME20 7QA 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 7QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 7QA, encompassing approximately 2296 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME20 7QA 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

LONDON ROAD, ME20 7QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.48150.00%
Shoplifting12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

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
Drugs33.920.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.97-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.18200.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.970.00%
Other crime33.4850.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-66.67%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In May 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 offences89.14166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Other crime21.31100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-66.67%
Burglary10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.40500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7450.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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 offences45.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74-33.33%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences56.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.23-55.56%
Burglary21.74100.00%
Shoplifting20.87-33.33%
Public order10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8480.00%
Shoplifting33.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.100.00%
Other theft42.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.740.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

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 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20234

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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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