Crime Rate in Downs and Mereworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downs and Mereworth

The total recorded crimes in Downs and Mereworth, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downs and Mereworth crime rate of 36.01 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 Downs and Mereworth, encompassing approximately 305 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Downs and Mereworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 1
  • Vigo Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Downs and Mereworth?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Downs and Mereworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 231 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Downs and Mereworth recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Downs and Mereworth had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 281 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Downs and Mereworth recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Downs and Mereworth Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Downs and Mereworth has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 36.01 ranking 22th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Downs and Mereworth crimes were 231. The crime rate of Downs and Mereworth in 2024 was 756.14 (year) or 63.01 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Downs and Mereworth were around 281 crimes with yearly crime rate of 919.80 (year) or 76.65 (month) ranking 19 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
Castle39 4627 4744 2
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
Hildenborough12 21190 22253 20
Cage Green10 23149 23159 22
Wateringbury8 2489 2488 24

Downs and Mereworth 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 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 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 (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 202411
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
March 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Downs and Mereworth in February 2025

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Vigo Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Old School Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Bull Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pavilion Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tumble Field Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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