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 July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Malling crime rate of 6.35 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Malling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Temple Way with total crimes: 3
  • Addison Close with total crimes: 3
  • Catlyn Close 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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • 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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • 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 July 2025 the East Malling has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 6.35 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Malling)CrimesRank (East Malling)CrimesRank (East Malling)
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
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

East Malling 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 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202518
May 202518
April 202521
March 202518
February 202513
January 202512
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 202414
August 202411

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
July 20251
May 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
January 20256
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249

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
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

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
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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

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 1 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

High Crime Locations East Malling in July 2025

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

1. Temple Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Addison Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Catlyn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Lilac Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lister Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Upper Mill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sweets Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Garner Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rosemary Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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