ME20 7QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME20 7QX

ME20 7QX, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population. This ME20 7QX 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 7QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME20 7QX, encompassing approximately 2235 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME20 7QX area, explore the ME20 7QX 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 (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME20 7QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clark Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Henrys Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Edward Betts Close with total crimes: 1

ME20 7QX 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 offences53.58-44.44%
Shoplifting12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9512.50%
Public order34.03200.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2914.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.58400.00%
Other crime22.240.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.50-22.22%
Burglary33.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.29200.00%
Bicycle theft34.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences35.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.3725.00%
Shoplifting22.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.37100.00%
Burglary31.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.58-84.62%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.84550.00%
Shoplifting35.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.82100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.610.00%
Public order52.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 202313
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241

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

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 7QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clark Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Henrys Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Edward Betts Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bentley Close
    Total1
    Public order1