Crime Rate in Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted

The total recorded crimes in Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted crime rate of 100.33 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 Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted, encompassing approximately 388 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old London Road with total crimes: 8
  • Goodworth Road with total crimes: 7
  • Blacksole Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 338 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 394 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 100.33 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted crimes were 338. The crime rate of Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted in 2024 was 869.57 (year) or 72.46 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted were around 394 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1013.64 (year) or 84.47 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted)CrimesRank (Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted)CrimesRank (Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted)
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
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

Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
May 20245

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 202410
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249
August 202413
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted postcode area is presented below.

1. Old London Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
2. Goodworth Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Blacksole Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ridgy Field Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Greenwood Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Fen Meadow (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Chapel Row (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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