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 July 2025 are around 831 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tonbridge and Malling crime rate of 6.29 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (283) incidents (2.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (186) incidents (5.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (90) incidents (8.43% increase)
Tonbridge and Malling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • London Road East with total crimes: 14

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, Aylesford South (71 crimes), and the safest, Wateringbury (6 crimes), is 65 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Tonbridge and Malling.

Similarly, the area of Tonbridge Town (104 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hildenborough (17 crimes), with a difference of 87 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tonbridge and Malling.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Aylesford South71
West Malling and Leybourne54
Medway53
Larkfield North47
Castle43

Safest Wards:

Borough Green and Long Mill26
Cage Green20
Hildenborough13
Higham10
Wateringbury6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Tonbridge Town104
East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe94
Larkfield & New Hythe94
Aylesford, Wouldham & Blue Bell Hill91
Ditton84

Safest Areas:

Kings Hill & Wateringbury46
Tonbridge Trench Wood41
Hadlow & East Peckham36
Tonbridge Higham Wood25
Hildenborough17

Tonbridge and Malling Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tonbridge and Malling has recorded 831 crimes with crime rate of 6.29 ranking 268th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks755 139,267 119,149 12
Tunbridge Wells778 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford1,081 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe931 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,781 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,088 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,780 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,664 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,334 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham1,008 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,816 219,161 118,027 1

Tonbridge and Malling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 283 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 186 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (275 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (177 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (303 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (170 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (257 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (145 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1521 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 126.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025186
June 2025177
May 2025170
April 2025145
March 2025148
February 202567
January 2025101
December 2024108
November 202499
October 202497
September 202481
August 2024142

A total of 764 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202553
May 202561
April 202561
March 202595
February 202581
January 202564
December 202455
November 202475
October 202468
September 202454
August 202451

A total of 1000 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202583
May 202580
April 202580
March 202579
February 202566
January 202574
December 202482
November 2024113
October 202496
September 202485
August 202472

A total of 294 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202522
May 202522
April 202532
March 202524
February 202520
January 202533
December 202414
November 202423
October 202421
September 202422
August 202432

A total of 3165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 263.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025283
June 2025275
May 2025303
April 2025257
March 2025334
February 2025238
January 2025269
December 2024224
November 2024240
October 2024287
September 2024199
August 2024256

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 305 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202524
May 202524
April 202521
March 202530
February 202534
January 202521
December 202433
November 202428
October 202428
September 202426
August 202413

A total of 622 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202550
May 202548
April 202554
March 202544
February 202546
January 202553
December 202449
November 202460
October 202443
September 202450
August 202455

A total of 389 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202527
May 202530
April 202542
March 202534
February 202521
January 202529
December 202444
November 202425
October 202437
September 202428
August 202442

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 547 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202545
May 202547
April 202545
March 202551
February 202536
January 202550
December 202441
November 202440
October 202452
September 202448
August 202451

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 259 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202518
April 202518
March 202521
February 202519
January 202531
December 202426
November 202418
October 202421
September 202425
August 202438

High Crime Locations Tonbridge and Malling in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other crime1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Drugs2
Robbery1
Other crime1
3. London Road East (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour13
Other crime1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Black Robin Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
6. Goodworth Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7

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