TOM JOYCE CLOSE, ME6 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME6 5BT

TOM JOYCE CLOSE, ME6 5BT, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.00 per 1,000 population. This ME6 5BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME6 postcode area, which has experienced 72 crimes and a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME6 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME6 5BT, encompassing approximately 3002 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME6 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Road with total crimes: 5
  • Nevill Place with total crimes: 2
  • Sharnal Lane with total crimes: 2

TOM JOYCE CLOSE, ME6 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences64.00-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0037.50%
Burglary23.66100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-60.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-60.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.33150.00%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.00-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0042.86%
Other theft23.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.33-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.33-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6660.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences54.00-70.59%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9930.77%
Vehicle crime35.66-50.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.668.33%
Vehicle crime64.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.00500.00%
Burglary32.000.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.000.00%
Burglary32.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 202317
October 202313
September 202312

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

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME6 5BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norman Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Nevill Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Sharnal Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lucas Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Catts Alley
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nevill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1