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 May 2025 are around 826 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tonbridge and Malling crime rate of 6.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (303) incidents (17.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (170) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (80) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tonbridge and Malling Crime Hotspots

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

  • B2246 with total crimes: 17
  • Police Station with total crimes: 15
  • Ostlers Court with total crimes: 15

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Medway (84 crimes), and the safest, Cage Green (9 crimes), is 75 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Tonbridge and Malling.

Similarly, the area of Tonbridge Town (136 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tonbridge Higham Wood (27 crimes), with a difference of 109 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tonbridge and Malling.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Medway84
Snodland East and Ham Hill73
Aylesford South64
Castle55
Trench47

Safest Wards:

Higham20
Downs and Mereworth19
Larkfield South15
Wateringbury13
Cage Green9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Tonbridge Town136
Snodland107
East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe76
Ditton72
Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill70

Safest Areas:

Larkfield & New Hythe50
Tonbridge Trench Wood49
Hadlow & East Peckham31
Hildenborough30
Tonbridge Higham Wood27

Tonbridge and Malling Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tonbridge and Malling has recorded 826 crimes with crime rate of 6.25 ranking 246th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks686 139,267 119,149 12
Tunbridge Wells700 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford951 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe825 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,600 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,098 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,569 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,560 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,141 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham911 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,583 219,161 118,027 1

Tonbridge and Malling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (269 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (101 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 224 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (240 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (113 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (287 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (97 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (199 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (256 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (142 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 276 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 133 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (508 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (238 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202580
March 202579
February 202566
January 202574
December 202482
November 2024113
October 202496
September 202485
August 202472
July 202497
June 2024188

A total of 331 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202532
March 202524
February 202520
January 202533
December 202414
November 202423
October 202421
September 202422
August 202432
July 202428
June 202460

A total of 3391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 282.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 508 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025303
April 2025257
March 2025334
February 2025238
January 2025269
December 2024224
November 2024240
October 2024287
September 2024199
August 2024256
July 2024276
June 2024508

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414

A total of 331 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202521
February 202519
January 202531
December 202426
November 202418
October 202421
September 202425
August 202438
July 202438
June 202458

A total of 836 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202561
March 202595
February 202581
January 202564
December 202455
November 202475
October 202468
September 202454
August 202451
July 202459
June 2024112

A total of 452 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202542
March 202534
February 202521
January 202529
December 202444
November 202425
October 202437
September 202428
August 202442
July 202444
June 202476

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 1529 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025170
April 2025145
March 2025148
February 202567
January 2025101
December 2024108
November 202499
October 202497
September 202481
August 2024142
July 2024133
June 2024238

A total of 92 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 314 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202530
February 202534
January 202521
December 202433
November 202428
October 202428
September 202426
August 202413
July 202420
June 202436

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 663 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202554
March 202544
February 202546
January 202553
December 202449
November 202460
October 202443
September 202450
August 202455
July 202451
June 2024110

A total of 663 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202545
March 202551
February 202536
January 202550
December 202441
November 202440
October 202452
September 202448
August 202451
July 202450
June 2024152

High Crime Locations Tonbridge and Malling in May 2025

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

1. B2246 (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Other theft1
Drugs1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
3. Ostlers Court (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
5. Crabapple Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2

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