Crime Rate in Hildenborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hildenborough

The total recorded crimes in Hildenborough, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hildenborough crime rate of 6.77 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 Hildenborough, encompassing approximately 1,772 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hildenborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 2
  • Riding Park with total crimes: 2
  • Nizels Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hildenborough?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Hildenborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 190 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hildenborough recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hildenborough had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 253 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hildenborough recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hildenborough Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hildenborough has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 6.77 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Hildenborough crimes were 190. The crime rate of Hildenborough in 2024 was 107.17 (year) or 8.93 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hildenborough were around 253 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.70 (year) or 11.89 (month) ranking 20 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
Ditton16 19318 16365 18
Higham17 16284 20230 21
Downs and Mereworth11 22231 21281 19
Cage Green10 23149 23159 22
Wateringbury8 2489 2488 24

Hildenborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hildenborough in February 2025

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

1. London Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Riding Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Nizels Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Philpots Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Birch Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elm Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hardwick Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Half Moon Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B245 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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