Crime Rate in Burham and Wouldham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burham and Wouldham

The total recorded crimes in Burham and Wouldham, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burham and Wouldham crime rate of 35.11 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 Burham and Wouldham, encompassing approximately 740 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Burham and Wouldham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterman Way with total crimes: 7
  • Portland Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ferry Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burham and Wouldham?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Burham and Wouldham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 300 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burham and Wouldham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Burham and Wouldham had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 123 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burham and Wouldham recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tonbridge and Malling, Burham and Wouldham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burham and Wouldham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burham and Wouldham has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 35.11 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Burham and Wouldham crimes were 300. The crime rate of Burham and Wouldham in 2024 was 405.08 (year) or 33.76 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burham and Wouldham were around 123 crimes with yearly crime rate of 166.08 (year) or 13.84 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burham and Wouldham)CrimesRank (Burham and Wouldham)CrimesRank (Burham and Wouldham)
Medway84 1916 1823 1
Castle55 4627 4744 2
Aylesford South64 3664 2559 6
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
Downs and Mereworth19 21231 21281 19
Hildenborough22 19190 22253 20
Higham20 20284 20230 21
Cage Green9 24149 23159 22
Wateringbury13 2389 2488 24

Burham and Wouldham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 202511
December 202411
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 202415
July 20245
June 202430
May 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202510
February 202516
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

High Crime Locations Burham and Wouldham in May 2025

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

1. Waterman Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Portland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Ferry Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Black Robin Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Beehive Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Nightingale Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wouldham Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Foresters Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pilgrims Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Murdock Grove (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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