Crime Rate in Borough Green and Long Mill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borough Green and Long Mill

The total recorded crimes in Borough Green and Long Mill, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borough Green and Long Mill crime rate of 6.72 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 Borough Green and Long Mill, encompassing approximately 4,164 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Borough Green and Long Mill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Green Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Ford Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hildenborough Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Borough Green and Long Mill?

To understand the safety of Borough Green and Long Mill, we need to analyze Borough Green and Long Mill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Borough Green and Long Mill reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 478 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Borough Green and Long Mill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Borough Green and Long Mill had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 381 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Borough Green and Long Mill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tonbridge and Malling, Borough Green and Long Mill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Borough Green and Long Mill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Borough Green and Long Mill has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 6.72 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Borough Green and Long Mill crimes were 478. The crime rate of Borough Green and Long Mill in 2024 was 114.77 (year) or 9.56 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Borough Green and Long Mill were around 381 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.48 (year) or 7.62 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Borough Green and Long Mill)CrimesRank (Borough Green and Long Mill)CrimesRank (Borough Green and Long Mill)
Medway84 1916 1823 1
Castle55 4627 4744 2
Aylesford South64 3664 2559 6
Snodland East and Ham Hill73 2642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes34 9576 5655 4
Trench47 5449 9637 5
West Malling and Leybourne32 11516 6403 12
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted39 6338 15394 13
Judd34 10486 7554 7
Kings Hill36 7389 14419 10
East Malling36 8444 10494 8
Vauxhall31 13389 13426 9
Larkfield North26 16294 19418 11
Hadlow and East Peckham31 12401 11380 16
Aylesford North and Walderslade30 14389 12378 17
Larkfield South15 22300 18384 14
Ditton22 18318 16365 18
Burham and Wouldham26 17300 17123 23
Downs and Mereworth19 21231 21281 19
Hildenborough22 19190 22253 20
Higham20 20284 20230 21
Cage Green9 24149 23159 22
Wateringbury13 2389 2488 24

Borough Green and Long Mill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202519
February 20257
January 202513
December 202416
November 202411
October 202415
September 20249
August 20249
July 202417
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Borough Green and Long Mill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Borough Green and Long Mill postcode area is presented below.

1. Upper Green Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
2. Ford Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hildenborough Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Tilton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Rock Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Approach (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Crow Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Eaglestone Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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