WATTS CLOSE, ME6 5TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME6 5TA

WATTS CLOSE, ME6 5TA, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This ME6 5TA 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 5TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME6 5TA, encompassing approximately 1441 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

ME6 5TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ostlers Court with total crimes: 3
  • Rayfield Court with total crimes: 2
  • Cantium Place with total crimes: 2

WATTS CLOSE, ME6 5TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.020.00%
Other crime22.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.1814.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.55-42.86%
Public order22.78100.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-80.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour717.35600.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.8616.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.860.00%
Vehicle crime33.470.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.16-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.47200.00%
Possession of weapons22.080.00%
Other crime11.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Public order10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson616.65500.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.16-25.00%
Other crime34.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08-62.50%
Burglary22.080.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.8833.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.55-20.00%
Other crime25.550.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1016.6542.86%
Anti-social behaviour66.94100.00%
Drugs34.160.00%
Bicycle theft12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.3375.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.08-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.880.00%
Public order43.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.78-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.78-50.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Robbery21.390.00%
Burglary11.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.2836.36%
Anti-social behaviour510.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Other theft32.780.00%
Public order22.08100.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.0437.50%
Criminal damage and arson47.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.78-50.00%
Other theft32.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-86.67%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Public order11.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1527.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.410.00%
Vehicle crime65.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.160.00%
Other theft13.470.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20244
December 202315
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 202315

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ostlers Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rayfield Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cantium Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Clock Tower Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. May Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Waghorn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1