Crime Rate in Ditton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ditton

The total recorded crimes in Ditton, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ditton crime rate of 2.88 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 Feb were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ditton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingram Close with total crimes: 3
  • Woodlands Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brampton Field with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Ditton has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 19th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)
Medway63 1916 1823 1
Castle39 4627 4744 2
Aylesford South60 2664 2559 6
Snodland East and Ham Hill51 3642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes29 8576 5655 4
Trench31 7449 9637 5
Vauxhall34 5389 13426 9
West Malling and Leybourne29 10516 6403 12
Kings Hill32 6389 14419 10
Judd17 17486 7554 7
East Malling28 11444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill25 13478 8381 15
Burham and Wouldham29 9300 17123 23
Larkfield North17 18294 19418 11
Hadlow and East Peckham21 15401 11380 16
Aylesford North and Walderslade27 12389 12378 17
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted16 20338 15394 13
Larkfield South22 14300 18384 14
Higham17 16284 20230 21
Downs and Mereworth11 22231 21281 19
Hildenborough12 21190 22253 20
Cage Green10 23149 23159 22
Wateringbury8 2489 2488 24

Ditton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Ingram Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. Brampton Field (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Golding Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Linkway (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. London Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Robson Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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