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 July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downs and Mereworth crime rate of 91.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Downs and Mereworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldon Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Park Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wrotham Water Lane with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • 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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • 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 July 2025 the Downs and Mereworth has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 91.65 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Downs and Mereworth)CrimesRank (Downs and Mereworth)CrimesRank (Downs and Mereworth)
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
Burham and Wouldham35 15300 17123 23
Ditton30 16318 16365 18
Hildenborough13 22190 22253 20
Higham10 23284 20230 21
Cage Green20 21149 23159 22
Wateringbury6 2489 2488 24

Downs and Mereworth 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 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 202411
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

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
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

High Crime Locations Downs and Mereworth in July 2025

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

1. Aldon Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wrotham Water Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mereworth Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Comp Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Gravesend Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Downsview (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ford Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. The Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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