Crime Rate in Borough Green and Long Mill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borough Green and Long Mill

The total recorded crimes in Borough Green and Long Mill, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borough Green and Long Mill crime rate of 6.24 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 Borough Green and Long Mill, encompassing approximately 4,164 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Borough Green and Long Mill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Green Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Huntsman Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ford Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Borough Green and Long Mill?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Borough Green and Long Mill reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 478 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Borough Green and Long Mill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Borough Green and Long Mill had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 381 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Borough Green and Long Mill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tonbridge and Malling, Borough Green and Long Mill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Borough Green and Long Mill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Borough Green and Long Mill has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 6.24 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Borough Green and Long Mill crimes were 478. The crime rate of Borough Green and Long Mill in 2024 was 114.77 (year) or 9.56 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Borough Green and Long Mill were around 381 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.48 (year) or 7.62 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Borough Green and Long Mill)CrimesRank (Borough Green and Long Mill)CrimesRank (Borough Green and Long Mill)
Medway53 3916 1823 1
Aylesford South71 1664 2559 6
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
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

Borough Green and Long Mill 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 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences 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 (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202518
April 202517
March 202519
February 20257
January 202513
December 202416
November 202411
October 202415
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Borough Green and Long Mill in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Borough Green and Long Mill postcode area is presented below.

1. Upper Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Huntsman Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Ford Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sevenoaks Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Black Horse Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ightham Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Tolsey Mead (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Novello Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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