ME5 9QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9QG

ME5 9QG, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.89 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9QG 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 9QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9QG, encompassing approximately 356 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 9QG area, explore the ME5 9QG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 9QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Maidstone Road with total crimes: 3
  • Phoenix Mews with total crimes: 1

ME5 9QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences230.89100.00%
Possession of weapons25.620.00%
Vehicle crime25.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.620.00%
Burglary12.810.00%
Drugs12.810.00%
Public order12.81-66.67%
Shoplifting12.81-50.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order325.27200.00%
Shoplifting28.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.81-50.00%
Other crime12.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.81-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson219.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.620.00%
Other theft15.620.00%
Public order12.810.00%
Shoplifting12.810.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson114.040.00%
Public order12.810.00%
Bicycle theft12.810.00%
Other crime12.810.00%
Shoplifting12.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.810.00%
Shoplifting12.810.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs114.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.81-75.00%
Public order12.810.00%
Shoplifting12.810.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson430.890.00%
Drugs211.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.620.00%
Vehicle crime15.620.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.810.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting216.85100.00%
Public order15.620.00%
Vehicle crime12.810.00%
Burglary12.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences633.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.420.00%
Public order12.810.00%
Shoplifting12.810.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.810.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order18.420.00%
Other theft12.810.00%
Shoplifting12.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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.

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September 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20236

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

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September 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

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September 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
October 20231

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

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June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Maidstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Phoenix Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1