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

Overview of Crime in ME6 5BU

TOM JOYCE CLOSE, ME6 5BU, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This ME6 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME6 5BU, encompassing approximately 2813 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME6 5BU 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 5BU 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 offences63.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2728.57%
Burglary23.200.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.55133.33%
Vehicle crime22.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.62300.00%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.42-57.14%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.27133.33%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6250.00%
Other theft13.200.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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 offences54.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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 offences54.62-68.75%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2445.45%
Vehicle crime35.69-40.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.82-8.33%
Vehicle crime53.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.78400.00%
Burglary11.78-66.67%

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 offences129.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.270.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 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
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202316
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 1 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

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 5BU 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. Nevill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1