BIRLING ROAD, ME6 5ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME6 5ES

BIRLING ROAD, ME6 5ES, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.18 per 1,000 population. This ME6 5ES 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 5ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME6 5ES, encompassing approximately 3140 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME6 5ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nevill Place with total crimes: 2
  • Sharnal Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Lucas Road with total crimes: 1

BIRLING ROAD, ME6 5ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.14166.67%
Burglary22.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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 offences32.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.10400.00%
Vehicle crime41.59100.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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 offences105.1066.67%
Vehicle crime23.18-33.33%
Burglary20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7857.14%
Public order23.50100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In February 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 offences74.14-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6980.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.18-73.68%
Vehicle crime21.59-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1990.00%
Vehicle crime76.0540.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.180.00%
Vehicle crime51.910.00%
Burglary41.590.00%
Other theft21.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nevill Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Sharnal Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lucas Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Benedict Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Pridmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Catts Alley
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fletcher Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Nevill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1