Crime Rate in Hildenborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hildenborough

The total recorded crimes in Hildenborough, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hildenborough crime rate of 12.41 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 Hildenborough, encompassing approximately 1,772 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hildenborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riding Park with total crimes: 7
  • Birch Close with total crimes: 5
  • Francis Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hildenborough?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Hildenborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 190 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hildenborough recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Hildenborough had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 253 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hildenborough recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hildenborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hildenborough has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 12.41 ranking 19th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Hildenborough crimes were 190. The crime rate of Hildenborough in 2024 was 107.17 (year) or 8.93 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hildenborough were around 253 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.70 (year) or 11.89 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hildenborough)CrimesRank (Hildenborough)CrimesRank (Hildenborough)
Medway84 1916 1823 1
Castle55 4627 4744 2
Aylesford South64 3664 2559 6
Snodland East and Ham Hill73 2642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes34 9576 5655 4
Trench47 5449 9637 5
West Malling and Leybourne32 11516 6403 12
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted39 6338 15394 13
Judd34 10486 7554 7
Kings Hill36 7389 14419 10
East Malling36 8444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill28 15478 8381 15
Vauxhall31 13389 13426 9
Larkfield North26 16294 19418 11
Hadlow and East Peckham31 12401 11380 16
Aylesford North and Walderslade30 14389 12378 17
Larkfield South15 22300 18384 14
Ditton22 18318 16365 18
Burham and Wouldham26 17300 17123 23
Downs and Mereworth19 21231 21281 19
Higham20 20284 20230 21
Cage Green9 24149 23159 22
Wateringbury13 2389 2488 24

Hildenborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Hildenborough in May 2025

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

1. Riding Park (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Birch Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Francis Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Coldharbour Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. London Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Brookmead (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Leigh Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. B245 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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