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 February 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Snodland West and Holborough Lakes crime rate of 2.39 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stevens Close with total crimes: 8
  • Midsummer Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hegarty Court 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Snodland West and Holborough Lakes has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.39 ranking 8th 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.

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
Trench31 7449 9637 5
Vauxhall34 5389 13426 9
West Malling and Leybourne29 10516 6403 12
Kings Hill32 6389 14419 10
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

Snodland West and Holborough Lakes 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 202413
March 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 202421
October 202411
September 20249
August 202413
July 202415
June 202422
May 202410
April 202416
March 20249

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 202414
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20259
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 202423
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202420
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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
March 20242

High Crime Locations Snodland West and Holborough Lakes in February 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
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Midsummer Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hegarty Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Booth Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Wickham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Cox'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bingley Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Hook Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hodgson Crescent (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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