ME6 5PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME6 5PJ

ME6 5PJ, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 population. This ME6 5PJ 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 5PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME6 5PJ, encompassing approximately 1477 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME6 5PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edwards Close with total crimes: 1
  • Ladds Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Lambe Close with total crimes: 1

ME6 5PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.15400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.38400.00%
Shoplifting33.380.00%
Burglary12.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.450.00%
Other theft22.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.35-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft311.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0350.00%
Shoplifting32.03-57.14%
Burglary22.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.740.00%
Burglary23.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.74400.00%
Vehicle crime13.380.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft13.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.710.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.25-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences56.77-16.67%
Public order23.38100.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1720.31750.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.51-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson24.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-50.00%
Other theft21.35-33.33%
Public order11.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.31333.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.80100.00%
Other theft32.71200.00%
Vehicle crime32.03200.00%
Shoplifting22.03-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-50.00%
Burglary21.35-33.33%
Other crime11.350.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.380.00%
Burglary32.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03-71.43%
Public order21.35100.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.120.00%
Shoplifting24.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 202313
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 5PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edwards Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ladds Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lambe Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Crossfield Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manley Boulevard
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Martin Lane
    Total1
    Public order1