Crime Rate in Snodland West and Holborough Lakes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Snodland West and Holborough Lakes

The total recorded crimes in Snodland West and Holborough Lakes, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Snodland West and Holborough Lakes crime rate of 2.80 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 Snodland West and Holborough Lakes, encompassing approximately 12,125 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stevens Close with total crimes: 8
  • Walters Close with total crimes: 3
  • Edwards Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Snodland West and Holborough Lakes?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Snodland West and Holborough Lakes reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 576 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Snodland West and Holborough Lakes witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Snodland West and Holborough Lakes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 655 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Snodland West and Holborough Lakes witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tonbridge and Malling, Snodland West and Holborough Lakes has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Snodland West and Holborough Lakes Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Snodland West and Holborough Lakes has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.80 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Snodland West and Holborough Lakes crimes were 576. The crime rate of Snodland West and Holborough Lakes in 2024 was 47.50 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Snodland West and Holborough Lakes were around 655 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.02 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Snodland West and Holborough Lakes)CrimesRank (Snodland West and Holborough Lakes)CrimesRank (Snodland West and Holborough Lakes)
Medway84 1916 1823 1
Castle55 4627 4744 2
Aylesford South64 3664 2559 6
Snodland East and Ham Hill73 2642 3701 3
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
Hildenborough22 19190 22253 20
Higham20 20284 20230 21
Cage Green9 24149 23159 22
Wateringbury13 2389 2488 24

Snodland West and Holborough Lakes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 202414
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202512
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 202421
October 202411
September 20249
August 202413
July 202415
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 202423

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Snodland West and Holborough Lakes in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Snodland West and Holborough Lakes postcode area is presented below.

1. Stevens Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Walters Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Edwards Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pridmore Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bramley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ladds Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Busbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Ritch Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Benedict Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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