Crime Rate in Higham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Higham

The total recorded crimes in Higham, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Higham crime rate of 0.79 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 Higham, encompassing approximately 12,579 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Higham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hopgarden Road with total crimes: 1
  • Parkway with total crimes: 1
  • Red House Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Higham?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Higham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 284 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Higham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Higham had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 230 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Higham recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Higham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Higham has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.79 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Higham crimes were 284. The crime rate of Higham in 2024 was 22.58 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Higham were around 230 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.28 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Higham)CrimesRank (Higham)CrimesRank (Higham)
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
Downs and Mereworth28 18231 21281 19
Hildenborough13 22190 22253 20
Cage Green20 21149 23159 22
Wateringbury6 2489 2488 24

Higham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 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 (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Drugs 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202510
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 202411
October 20247
September 20245
August 202414

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
August 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Higham in July 2025

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

1. Hopgarden Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parkway (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Red House Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hunt Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Raeburn Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Vaughan Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barclay Avenue (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Stair Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Salisbury Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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