ELDER WOOD CLOSE, ME6 5FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME6 5FH

ELDER WOOD CLOSE, ME6 5FH, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This ME6 5FH 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 5FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME6 5FH, encompassing approximately 2086 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME6 5FH area, explore the ME6 5FH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME6 5FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linnitt Road with total crimes: 3
  • Edwards Close with total crimes: 1
  • Ladds Lane with total crimes: 1

ELDER WOOD CLOSE, ME6 5FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.79-70.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-85.71%
Public order10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.03233.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.79133.33%
Shoplifting33.360.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.670.00%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.96-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.51100.00%
Bicycle theft32.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Shoplifting31.44-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-57.14%
Burglary21.44-33.33%
Other theft20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3616.67%
Burglary33.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.36500.00%
Vehicle crime12.880.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.840.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.75-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.86-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences94.79-10.00%
Other theft24.310.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1717.74750.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.15-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour44.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other theft20.96-50.00%
Public order20.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.70157.14%
Anti-social behaviour48.63-42.86%
Other theft41.92100.00%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Shoplifting21.44-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-50.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.34-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.36-30.00%
Shoplifting53.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40300.00%
Burglary31.920.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.190.00%
Shoplifting24.790.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 202318
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
February 20244
January 202410
December 202317
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Linnitt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Edwards Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ladds Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lambe Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Crossfield Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Manley Boulevard
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Chapman Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Martin Lane
    Total1
    Public order1