THE DRIVE, TN9 2LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN9 2LR

THE DRIVE, TN9 2LR, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population. This TN9 2LR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN9 postcode area, which has experienced 157 crimes and a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN9 2LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN9 2LR, encompassing approximately 4607 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TN9 2LR area, explore the TN9 2LR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TN9 2LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Dame Kelly Holmes Way with total crimes: 3

THE DRIVE, TN9 2LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.60120.00%
Public order22.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.91-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.22-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8155.56%
Criminal damage and arson103.04150.00%
Public order62.17200.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8612.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-42.86%
Other crime30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Public order20.43-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.16-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.74133.33%
Public order71.52133.33%
Vehicle crime41.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Drugs20.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5127.27%
Criminal damage and arson33.04-57.14%
Public order30.65200.00%
Drugs20.65-50.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.08-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson72.39250.00%
Drugs41.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9455.56%
Drugs43.04300.00%
Other crime40.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.95150.00%
Public order31.09-57.14%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.08-20.00%
Public order72.600.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30100.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.26500.00%
Public order62.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.210.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202414
June 20249
May 20248
April 202414
March 202411
February 202414
January 20249
December 202312
November 202315
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN9 2LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dame Kelly Holmes Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Weald View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Priory Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Quarry Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Georges Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Silver Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1