Crime Rate in Wateringbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wateringbury

The total recorded crimes in Wateringbury, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wateringbury crime rate of 18.56 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 Jul were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Wateringbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • The Orpines with total crimes: 2
  • Phoenix Drive 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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • 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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wateringbury has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 18.56 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wateringbury)CrimesRank (Wateringbury)CrimesRank (Wateringbury)
Medway53 3916 1823 1
Aylesford South71 1664 2559 6
Castle43 5627 4744 2
West Malling and Leybourne54 2516 6403 12
Snodland East and Ham Hill39 7642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes37 10576 5655 4
Larkfield North47 4294 19418 11
Trench36 14449 9637 5
Judd40 6486 7554 7
East Malling36 12444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill26 20478 8381 15
Vauxhall39 8389 13426 9
Aylesford North and Walderslade39 9389 12378 17
Kings Hill36 11389 14419 10
Hadlow and East Peckham36 13401 11380 16
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted30 17338 15394 13
Larkfield South27 19300 18384 14
Burham and Wouldham35 15300 17123 23
Ditton30 16318 16365 18
Downs and Mereworth28 18231 21281 19
Hildenborough13 22190 22253 20
Higham10 23284 20230 21
Cage Green20 21149 23159 22

Wateringbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 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

High Crime Locations Wateringbury in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. The Orpines (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Phoenix Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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