Crime Rate in Ditton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ditton

The total recorded crimes in Ditton, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ditton crime rate of 3.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ditton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eaton Place with total crimes: 5
  • The Stream with total crimes: 3
  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Ditton has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ditton)CrimesRank (Ditton)CrimesRank (Ditton)
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
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

Ditton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202518
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 202414
July 202411
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ditton in May 2025

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

1. Eaton Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. The Stream (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Cedar Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. London Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Ragstone Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Cherry Orchard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nursery Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Perimeter Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bell Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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