Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.05 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lambert'S Yard with total crimes: 6
  • Dernier Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Castle has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.70 ranking 4th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)
Medway63 1916 1823 1
Aylesford South60 2664 2559 6
Snodland East and Ham Hill51 3642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes29 8576 5655 4
Trench31 7449 9637 5
Vauxhall34 5389 13426 9
West Malling and Leybourne29 10516 6403 12
Kings Hill32 6389 14419 10
Judd17 17486 7554 7
East Malling28 11444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill25 13478 8381 15
Burham and Wouldham29 9300 17123 23
Larkfield North17 18294 19418 11
Hadlow and East Peckham21 15401 11380 16
Aylesford North and Walderslade27 12389 12378 17
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted16 20338 15394 13
Larkfield South22 14300 18384 14
Ditton16 19318 16365 18
Higham17 16284 20230 21
Downs and Mereworth11 22231 21281 19
Hildenborough12 21190 22253 20
Cage Green10 23149 23159 22
Wateringbury8 2489 2488 24

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 202410
November 20245
October 202412
September 20243
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202512
December 20245
November 202422
October 202421
September 202419
August 202412
July 202419
June 202420
May 202418
April 202418
March 202416

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
March 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20249
June 202414
May 20246
March 20241

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
March 20248

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202513
December 20249
November 202412
October 20244
September 202412
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
March 202411

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

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Castle in February 2025

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

1. Lambert'S Yard (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dernier Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Welland Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. B2260 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Bank Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lodge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bradley Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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