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 July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylesford South crime rate of 13.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (320.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Aylesford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road East with total crimes: 16
  • Howick Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Aylesford South has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 13.51 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aylesford South)CrimesRank (Aylesford South)CrimesRank (Aylesford South)
Medway53 3916 1823 1
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
Wateringbury6 2489 2488 24

Aylesford South 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20255
May 202513
April 202511
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 202411
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Aylesford South in July 2025

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

1. London Road East (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour13
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Howick Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Unwin Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Catherine Howard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Elm Walk (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Millhall (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. B2246 (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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