ME5 9RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 9RY

ME5 9RY, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.66 per 1,000 population. This ME5 9RY 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 9RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 9RY, encompassing approximately 1263 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 9RY area, explore the ME5 9RY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME5 9RY area, visit the ME5 9RY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 9RY 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
  • Valerian Close with total crimes: 2

ME5 9RY 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.960.00%
Possession of weapons21.580.00%
Public order21.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.6666.67%
Public order33.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.370.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Other crime11.580.00%

In July 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 offences38.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.540.00%
Drugs11.58-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-80.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson511.0866.67%
Vehicle crime33.960.00%
Drugs22.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order28.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.58-75.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences811.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.370.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 9RY 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. Valerian Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Phoenix Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Orchid Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thorndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A229
    Total1
    Public order1