Crime Rate in Kings Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kings Hill

The total recorded crimes in Kings Hill, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kings Hill crime rate of 1.95 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 Kings Hill, encompassing approximately 16,390 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Kings Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 8
  • Alexander Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Tower View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kings Hill?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Kings Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 389 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kings Hill witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kings Hill had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 419 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kings Hill witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kings Hill Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Kings Hill has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.95 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Kings Hill crimes were 389. The crime rate of Kings Hill in 2024 was 23.73 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kings Hill were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.56 (year) or 2.13 (month) ranking 10 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
Judd17 17486 7554 7
East Malling28 11444 10494 8
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

Kings Hill 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences 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 Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 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 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 202424
May 202417
April 202411
March 202413

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kings Hill in February 2025

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

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
2. Alexander Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Tower View (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Warwick Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. Roundel Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Atlas Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Wilkinson Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Avion Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whittle Walk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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