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 May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kings Hill crime rate of 2.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Kings Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 6
  • Pioneer Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Abbey Wood Road 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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • 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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • 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 May 2025 the Kings Hill has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kings Hill)CrimesRank (Kings Hill)CrimesRank (Kings Hill)
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
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
Hildenborough22 19190 22253 20
Higham20 20284 20230 21
Cage Green9 24149 23159 22
Wateringbury13 2389 2488 24

Kings Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202517
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20258
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Kings Hill in May 2025

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

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pioneer Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Abbey Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Alexander Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Imperial Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cleeve Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Lancer Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tower View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Warwick Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Alton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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