Crime Rate in Tonbridge and Malling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tonbridge and Malling

The total recorded crimes in Tonbridge and Malling, UK in March 2025 are around 875 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tonbridge and Malling crime rate of 6.62 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 Tonbridge and Malling, encompassing approximately 132,201 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (334) incidents (40.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (148) incidents (120.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (95) incidents (17.28% increase)
Tonbridge and Malling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Stevens Close with total crimes: 16
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13

Tonbridge and Malling Police Info:

Kent Police

How safe is Tonbridge and Malling?

To understand the safety of Tonbridge and Malling, we need to analyze Tonbridge and Malling crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Tonbridge and Malling has recorded 9,859 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 74.58 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 234 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,249 crimes with a crime rate of 77.53, ranking it 209 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Kent:

    • In 2024, Tonbridge and Malling demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kent average, with 9859 crimes compared to 13931.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tonbridge and Malling witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tonbridge and Malling had fewer crimes than the Kent average, with 10,249 crimes compared to 13,095. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Tonbridge and Malling witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Tonbridge and Malling is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Kent, Tonbridge and Malling has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Tonbridge and Malling Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Medway (74 crimes), and the safest, Wateringbury (11 crimes), is 63 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Tonbridge and Malling.

Similarly, the area of Tonbridge Town (128 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tonbridge Higham Wood (22 crimes), with a difference of 106 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tonbridge and Malling.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Medway74
Aylesford South62
Snodland East and Ham Hill59
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes57
Castle56

Safest Wards:

Hildenborough18
Downs and Mereworth18
Cage Green14
Higham13
Wateringbury11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Tonbridge Town128
Snodland116
Ditton94
Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill76
East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe74

Safest Areas:

Borough Green, Wrotham & Shipbourne57
Tonbridge Trench Wood49
Hadlow & East Peckham39
Hildenborough26
Tonbridge Higham Wood22

Tonbridge and Malling Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Tonbridge and Malling has recorded 875 crimes with crime rate of 6.62 ranking 9444th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2024, the total Tonbridge and Malling crimes were 9,859. The crime rate of Tonbridge and Malling in 2024 was 74.58 (year) or 6.21 (month) ranking it 234 danzarous in the UK. Tonbridge and Malling ranked 10 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tonbridge and Malling were around 10,249 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.53 (year) or 6.46 (month) ranking 209 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Kent, Tonbridge and Malling ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 11 as per crime rate of Tonbridge and Malling

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks663 139,267 119,149 12
Tunbridge Wells661 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford1,014 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe794 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,541 820,408 517,055 7
Dover929 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury97 617,254 616,993 5
Swale1,492 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,208 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham966 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,535 219,161 118,027 1

Tonbridge and Malling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (334 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (148 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 238 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 81 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (269 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (101 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 224 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (240 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (113 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (287 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (97 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (199 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (256 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (142 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 276 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 133 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (508 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (238 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 561 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202546
January 202553
December 202449
November 202460
October 202443
September 202450
August 202455
July 202451
June 2024110

A total of 571 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202536
January 202550
December 202441
November 202440
October 202452
September 202448
August 202451
July 202450
June 2024152

A total of 952 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 95.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202579
February 202566
January 202574
December 202482
November 2024113
October 202496
September 202485
August 202472
July 202497
June 2024188

A total of 295 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202519
January 202531
December 202426
November 202418
October 202421
September 202425
August 202438
July 202438
June 202458

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 380 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202521
January 202529
December 202444
November 202425
October 202437
September 202428
August 202442
July 202444
June 202476

A total of 1214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 121.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025148
February 202567
January 2025101
December 2024108
November 202499
October 202497
September 202481
August 2024142
July 2024133
June 2024238

A total of 269 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202534
January 202521
December 202433
November 202428
October 202428
September 202426
August 202413
July 202420
June 202436

A total of 2831 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 283.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 508 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025334
February 2025238
January 2025269
December 2024224
November 2024240
October 2024287
September 2024199
August 2024256
July 2024276
June 2024508

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414

A total of 277 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202520
January 202533
December 202414
November 202423
October 202421
September 202422
August 202432
July 202428
June 202460

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202510
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 714 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202595
February 202581
January 202564
December 202455
November 202475
October 202468
September 202454
August 202451
July 202459
June 2024112

High Crime Locations Tonbridge and Malling in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Stevens Close (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
5. Crabapple Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Black Robin Lane (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10

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