SALTINGS ROAD, ME6 5HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME6 5HW

SALTINGS ROAD, ME6 5HW, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This ME6 5HW 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 5HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME6 5HW, encompassing approximately 3237 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

ME6 5HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stevens Close with total crimes: 12
  • Ashbee Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ostlers Court with total crimes: 3

SALTINGS ROAD, ME6 5HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1112.36450.00%
Shoplifting93.40800.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.78-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour42.16-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.2433.33%
Other crime31.240.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.366.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.940.00%
Public order42.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.367.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.16-12.50%
Burglary32.16200.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-85.71%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.28-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson84.3233.33%
Shoplifting72.47-69.57%
Vehicle crime32.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Public order30.93-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Burglary10.62-80.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2323.17666.67%
Violence and sexual offences177.10-37.04%
Public order85.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.470.00%
Burglary51.85150.00%
Vehicle crime51.5425.00%
Other theft41.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-70.00%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.8428.57%
Anti-social behaviour108.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0950.00%
Vehicle crime41.8533.33%
Other crime31.2450.00%
Shoplifting30.93-25.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.7590.91%
Anti-social behaviour86.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4733.33%
Shoplifting41.24-63.64%
Public order31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.05-42.11%
Shoplifting113.4037.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.40-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Burglary30.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-25.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.4611.76%
Anti-social behaviour115.87120.00%
Shoplifting83.4033.33%
Public order62.4720.00%
Robbery41.850.00%
Burglary41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-20.00%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Other theft20.62-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.52-32.00%
Shoplifting65.25-76.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.85-16.67%
Public order51.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.54-66.67%
Other theft30.930.00%
Burglary20.93-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.7125.00%
Shoplifting257.72-16.67%
Vehicle crime97.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-54.55%
Public order31.5450.00%
Burglary30.93-40.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3029.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences209.2711.11%
Anti-social behaviour186.18125.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.56-21.43%
Vehicle crime63.40100.00%
Burglary51.8525.00%
Public order21.54-33.33%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.560.00%
Shoplifting104.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.090.00%
Other theft42.470.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 202423
April 20243
March 20244
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 202325
October 202330
September 202310

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202415
June 202414
May 202417
April 202427
March 202421
February 202411
January 202419
December 202317
November 202325
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stevens Close
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ashbee Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ostlers Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Saltings Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rectory Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nevill Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Sharnal Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. May Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Waghorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Lee Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rocfort Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Catts Alley
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bramley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Fletcher Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Nevill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Coombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1