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

Overview of Crime in TN9 2LS

THE DRIVE, TN9 2LS, Tonbridge and Malling has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 population. This TN9 2LS 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 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN9 2LS, encompassing approximately 3807 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN9 2LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Weald View Road with total crimes: 2
  • Quarry Bank with total crimes: 1

THE DRIVE, TN9 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.1550.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.10-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84100.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.68-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.04116.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3012.50%
Vehicle crime32.36200.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.10100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.41-53.85%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.528.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.41200.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.150.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 202413
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Weald View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Quarry Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Georges Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Silver Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1