Crime Rate in East Malling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Malling

The total recorded crimes in East Malling, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Malling crime rate of 6.35 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 East Malling, encompassing approximately 5,667 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
East Malling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blacklands Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Lucks Hill with total crimes: 3

How safe is East Malling?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, East Malling reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 444 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Malling witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, East Malling experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 494 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Malling witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Malling Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Malling has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 6.35 ranking 8th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total East Malling crimes were 444. The crime rate of East Malling in 2024 was 78.34 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Malling were around 494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.16 (year) or 7.26 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Malling)CrimesRank (East Malling)CrimesRank (East Malling)
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
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
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

East Malling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 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 (14 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 (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202518
February 202513
January 202512
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 202414
August 202411
July 202424
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202428
May 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20256
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations East Malling in May 2025

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

1. Blacklands Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Lucks Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Godden Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lavender Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Temple Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hardie Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Addison Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lime Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lilac Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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