Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.06 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Lambert'S Yard with total crimes: 3
  • Avebury Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 627 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 744 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 627. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 744 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Medway53 3916 1823 1
Aylesford South71 1664 2559 6
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
Burham and Wouldham35 15300 17123 23
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

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 202513
December 20249
November 202412
October 20244
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 20256
April 202514
March 202522
February 20255
January 20258
December 202410
November 20245
October 202412
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202520
May 202518
April 202520
March 202515
February 202513
January 202512
December 20245
November 202422
October 202421
September 202419
August 202412

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Drugs2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Lambert'S Yard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Avebury Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. B2260 (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Holford Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. River Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Stafford Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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