Crime Rate in Hadlow and East Peckham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hadlow and East Peckham

The total recorded crimes in Hadlow and East Peckham, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hadlow and East Peckham crime rate of 7.75 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 Hadlow and East Peckham, encompassing approximately 3,997 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hadlow and East Peckham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Medway Meadows with total crimes: 4
  • Legion Close with total crimes: 3
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hadlow and East Peckham?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Hadlow and East Peckham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 401 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hadlow and East Peckham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Hadlow and East Peckham had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 380 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hadlow and East Peckham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hadlow and East Peckham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hadlow and East Peckham has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 7.75 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Hadlow and East Peckham crimes were 401. The crime rate of Hadlow and East Peckham in 2024 was 100.31 (year) or 8.36 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hadlow and East Peckham were around 380 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.06 (year) or 7.92 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hadlow and East Peckham)CrimesRank (Hadlow and East Peckham)CrimesRank (Hadlow and East Peckham)
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
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

Hadlow and East Peckham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 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 (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20251
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202514
February 20256
January 202521
December 202410
November 20245
October 202413
September 20248
August 202414
July 20243
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hadlow and East Peckham in May 2025

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

1. Medway Meadows (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
2. Legion Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bourne Grange Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Hartlake Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Drage Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Square (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Marshall Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Warren Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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