Crime Rate in Tonbridge and Malling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tonbridge and Malling

The total recorded crimes in Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2026 are around 677 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tonbridge and Malling crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Tonbridge and Malling, encompassing approximately 132,201 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (231) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (147) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (66) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
Tonbridge and Malling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Lane West with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Police Station with total crimes: 10

Tonbridge and Malling Police Info:

Kent Police

How safe is Tonbridge and Malling?

To understand the safety of Tonbridge and Malling, we need to analyze Tonbridge and Malling crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Tonbridge and Malling has recorded 9,859 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 74.58 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 234 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,249 crimes with a crime rate of 77.53, ranking it 209 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Kent:

    • In 2024, Tonbridge and Malling demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kent average, with 9859 crimes compared to 13931.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tonbridge and Malling witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tonbridge and Malling had fewer crimes than the Kent average, with 10,249 crimes compared to 13,095. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Tonbridge and Malling witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Tonbridge and Malling is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Kent, Tonbridge and Malling has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Tonbridge and Malling Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Tonbridge and Malling has recorded 677 crimes with crime rate of 5.12 ranking 236th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2024, the total Tonbridge and Malling crimes were 9,859. The crime rate of Tonbridge and Malling in 2024 was 74.58 (year) or 6.21 (month) ranking it 234 danzarous in the UK. Tonbridge and Malling ranked 10 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tonbridge and Malling were around 10,249 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.53 (year) or 6.46 (month) ranking 209 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Kent, Tonbridge and Malling ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 11 as per crime rate of Tonbridge and Malling

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks585 139,267 119,149 12
Tunbridge Wells692 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford764 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe716 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,199 820,408 517,055 7
Dover782 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,308 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,209 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,101 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham791 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,211 219,161 118,027 1

Tonbridge and Malling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 231 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 147 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (238 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (133 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 283 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 143 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (225 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (182 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (220 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (184 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (240 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (146 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (262 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (167 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 283 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 186 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (275 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (177 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (303 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (170 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (257 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (145 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (334 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (148 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 238 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20255
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20256
July 20255
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 526 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202643
December 202544
November 202543
October 202534
September 202535
August 202527
July 202541
June 202545
May 202547
April 202545
March 202551
February 202536

A total of 837 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202660
January 202666
December 202554
November 202553
October 202574
September 202553
August 202580
July 202546
June 202553
May 202561
April 202561
March 202595
February 202581

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20265
December 20255
November 20258
October 20258
September 20257
August 20253
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 641 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202634
December 202557
November 202556
October 202550
September 202537
August 202555
July 202570
June 202550
May 202548
April 202554
March 202544
February 202546

A total of 250 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202628
December 202536
November 20259
October 202519
September 202522
August 202517
July 202512
June 202512
May 202518
April 202518
March 202521
February 202519

A total of 1995 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 153.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026147
January 2026133
December 2025143
November 2025182
October 2025184
September 2025146
August 2025167
July 2025186
June 2025177
May 2025170
April 2025145
March 2025148
February 202567

A total of 3389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 260.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026231
January 2026238
December 2025283
November 2025225
October 2025220
September 2025240
August 2025262
July 2025283
June 2025275
May 2025303
April 2025257
March 2025334
February 2025238

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 355 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202621
December 202538
November 202518
October 202524
September 202522
August 202524
July 202530
June 202527
May 202530
April 202542
March 202534
February 202521

A total of 80 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20256
November 20253
October 20258
September 20259
August 20255
July 20257
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510

A total of 279 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202617
December 202517
November 202518
October 202519
September 202524
August 202521
July 202529
June 202522
May 202522
April 202532
March 202524
February 202520

A total of 339 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202639
December 202530
November 202521
October 202527
September 202521
August 202523
July 202523
June 202524
May 202524
April 202521
March 202530
February 202534

A total of 999 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202666
January 202675
December 202577
November 202575
October 202572
September 202576
August 202580
July 202590
June 202583
May 202580
April 202580
March 202579
February 202566

High Crime Locations Tonbridge and Malling in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tonbridge and Malling postcode area is presented below.

1. Windmill Lane West (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Drugs2
4. Ostlers Court (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Burglary1
6. Botany (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Burglary1

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