Crime Rate in Wateringbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wateringbury

The total recorded crimes in Wateringbury, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wateringbury crime rate of 24.74 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 Wateringbury, encompassing approximately 323 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Wateringbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glebe Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • Fields Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wateringbury?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Wateringbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 89 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wateringbury recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wateringbury had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 88 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wateringbury recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wateringbury Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Wateringbury has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 24.74 ranking 24th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Wateringbury crimes were 89. The crime rate of Wateringbury in 2024 was 275.29 (year) or 22.94 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wateringbury were around 88 crimes with yearly crime rate of 272.19 (year) or 22.68 (month) ranking 24 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
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

Wateringbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Wateringbury in February 2025

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

1. Glebe Meadow (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Fields Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Tonbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Canon Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Upper Mill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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