Crime Rate in Hadlow and East Peckham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hadlow and East Peckham

The total recorded crimes in Hadlow and East Peckham, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hadlow and East Peckham crime rate of 9.01 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 Hadlow and East Peckham, encompassing approximately 3,997 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Hadlow and East Peckham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marshall Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Maidstone Road with total crimes: 3
  • Medway Meadows with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hadlow and East Peckham?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Hadlow and East Peckham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 401 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hadlow and East Peckham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Hadlow and East Peckham had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 380 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hadlow and East Peckham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hadlow and East Peckham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hadlow and East Peckham has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 9.01 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Hadlow and East Peckham crimes were 401. The crime rate of Hadlow and East Peckham in 2024 was 100.31 (year) or 8.36 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hadlow and East Peckham were around 380 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.06 (year) or 7.92 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hadlow and East Peckham)CrimesRank (Hadlow and East Peckham)CrimesRank (Hadlow and East Peckham)
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
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

Hadlow and East Peckham 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202512
April 20259
March 202514
February 20256
January 202521
December 202410
November 20245
October 202413
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
August 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20251
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Hadlow and East Peckham in July 2025

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

1. Marshall Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Maidstone Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Medway Meadows (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Tonbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. The Paddock (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Spar Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Smithers Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Carpenters Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Snoll Hatch Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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