Crime Rate in Aylesford South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylesford South

The total recorded crimes in Aylesford South, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylesford South crime rate of 12.17 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 Aylesford South, encompassing approximately 5,257 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aylesford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • B2246 with total crimes: 17
  • London Road East with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Aylesford South?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Aylesford South reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 664 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aylesford South witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Aylesford South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 559 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aylesford South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tonbridge and Malling, Aylesford South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Aylesford South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aylesford South has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 12.17 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Aylesford South crimes were 664. The crime rate of Aylesford South in 2024 was 126.31 (year) or 10.53 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aylesford South were around 559 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.33 (year) or 8.86 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aylesford South)CrimesRank (Aylesford South)CrimesRank (Aylesford South)
Medway84 1916 1823 1
Castle55 4627 4744 2
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
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted39 6338 15394 13
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

Aylesford South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202528
March 202515
February 202528
January 202519
December 202414
November 202412
October 202417
September 202415
August 202417
July 202419
June 202442
May 202420

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 202411
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Aylesford South in May 2025

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

1. B2246 (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. London Road East (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Unwin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. High Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Richard Corben Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Firs Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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