Crime Rate in Ditton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ditton

The total recorded crimes in Ditton, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ditton crime rate of 5.40 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 Ditton, encompassing approximately 5,558 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-69.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Ditton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Franklin Kidd Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Nursery Road with total crimes: 3
  • Abery Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ditton?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Ditton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 318 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ditton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Ditton had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 365 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ditton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ditton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ditton has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 5.40 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Ditton crimes were 318. The crime rate of Ditton in 2024 was 57.21 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ditton were around 365 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.67 (year) or 5.47 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ditton)CrimesRank (Ditton)CrimesRank (Ditton)
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
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
Downs and Mereworth28 18231 21281 19
Hildenborough13 22190 22253 20
Higham10 23284 20230 21
Cage Green20 21149 23159 22
Wateringbury6 2489 2488 24

Ditton 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 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 (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202523
May 202510
April 20256
March 202518
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20255
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Ditton in July 2025

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

1. Franklin Kidd Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Nursery Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Abery Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brampton Field (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Downderry Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. London Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Eaton Place (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ragstone Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. The Stream (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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