Crime Rate in East Malling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Malling

The total recorded crimes in East Malling, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Malling crime rate of 4.94 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 East Malling, encompassing approximately 5,667 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
East Malling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jasmine Close with total crimes: 3
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wateringbury Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is East Malling?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, East Malling reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 444 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Malling witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Malling experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 494 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Malling witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Malling Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the East Malling has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.94 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total East Malling crimes were 444. The crime rate of East Malling in 2024 was 78.34 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Malling were around 494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.16 (year) or 7.26 (month) ranking 8 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
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

East Malling 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 Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 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 24 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 (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202512
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 202414
August 202411
July 202424
June 202426
May 202414
April 202416
March 202418

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202422
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202428
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20243
April 20246
March 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations East Malling in February 2025

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

1. Jasmine Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
2. Beech Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wateringbury Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Jasmine Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Morris Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Catlyn Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Forsyth Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Garner Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Whiffen Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lavender Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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