ME6 5HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME6 5HY

ME6 5HY, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population. This ME6 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME6 5HY, encompassing approximately 2583 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME6 5HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ashbee Close with total crimes: 4
  • Saltings Road with total crimes: 3

ME6 5HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5240.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.420.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1942.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.870.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.71200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.6840.00%
Public order45.4233.33%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6111.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0350.00%
Public order13.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.87-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94300.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences75.81-53.33%
Vehicle crime22.71-33.33%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2925.00%
Vehicle crime35.81-40.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.680.00%
Vehicle crime54.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.940.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202410
June 20247
May 202414
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 202414
December 20237
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 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 5HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norman Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Ashbee Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Saltings Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nevill Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Sharnal Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Catts Alley
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nevill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1