Crime Rate in Burham and Wouldham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burham and Wouldham

The total recorded crimes in Burham and Wouldham, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burham and Wouldham crime rate of 47.26 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 Burham and Wouldham, encompassing approximately 740 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burham and Wouldham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterman Way with total crimes: 8
  • Black Robin Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Brooker Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Burham and Wouldham?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Burham and Wouldham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 300 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burham and Wouldham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Burham and Wouldham had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 123 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burham and Wouldham recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tonbridge and Malling, Burham and Wouldham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burham and Wouldham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burham and Wouldham has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 47.26 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Burham and Wouldham crimes were 300. The crime rate of Burham and Wouldham in 2024 was 405.08 (year) or 33.76 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burham and Wouldham were around 123 crimes with yearly crime rate of 166.08 (year) or 13.84 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burham and Wouldham)CrimesRank (Burham and Wouldham)CrimesRank (Burham and Wouldham)
Medway53 3916 1823 1
Aylesford South71 1664 2559 6
Castle43 5627 4744 2
West Malling and Leybourne54 2516 6403 12
Snodland East and Ham Hill39 7642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes37 10576 5655 4
Larkfield North47 4294 19418 11
Trench36 14449 9637 5
Judd40 6486 7554 7
East Malling36 12444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill26 20478 8381 15
Vauxhall39 8389 13426 9
Aylesford North and Walderslade39 9389 12378 17
Kings Hill36 11389 14419 10
Hadlow and East Peckham36 13401 11380 16
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted30 17338 15394 13
Larkfield South27 19300 18384 14
Ditton30 16318 16365 18
Downs and Mereworth28 18231 21281 19
Hildenborough13 22190 22253 20
Higham10 23284 20230 21
Cage Green20 21149 23159 22
Wateringbury6 2489 2488 24

Burham and Wouldham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202511
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 202511
December 202411
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 202415

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
April 20257
March 202510
February 202516
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Burham and Wouldham in July 2025

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

1. Waterman Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Black Robin Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Brooker Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Worrall Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nightingale Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ferry Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Tram Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heron Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Foresters Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Hudson Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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