FOREST DRIVE, ME5 9PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9PD

FOREST DRIVE, ME5 9PD, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9PD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 349 crimes and a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 9PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9PD, encompassing approximately 2647 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

ME5 9PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Betteridge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Goldstone Walk with total crimes: 2

FOREST DRIVE, ME5 9PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime22.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.640.00%
Other theft12.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.27200.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

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 offences64.53-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In March 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 offences54.15-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9160.00%
Vehicle crime23.020.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 offences53.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson73.78600.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.64-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 9PD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Betteridge Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Goldstone Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Foresters Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Polhill Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sherwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Aston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tavistock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Catkin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1