Crime Rate in Kings Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kings Hill

The total recorded crimes in Kings Hill, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kings Hill crime rate of 2.20 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 Kings Hill, encompassing approximately 16,390 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Kings Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durello Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Abbey Wood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Pioneer Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kings Hill?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Kings Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 389 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kings Hill witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Kings Hill had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 419 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kings Hill witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kings Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kings Hill has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Kings Hill crimes were 389. The crime rate of Kings Hill in 2024 was 23.73 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kings Hill were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.56 (year) or 2.13 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kings Hill)CrimesRank (Kings Hill)CrimesRank (Kings Hill)
Medway53 3916 1823 1
Aylesford South71 1664 2559 6
Castle43 5627 4744 2
West Malling and Leybourne54 2516 6403 12
Snodland East and Ham Hill39 7642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes37 10576 5655 4
Larkfield North47 4294 19418 11
Trench36 14449 9637 5
Judd40 6486 7554 7
East Malling36 12444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill26 20478 8381 15
Vauxhall39 8389 13426 9
Aylesford North and Walderslade39 9389 12378 17
Hadlow and East Peckham36 13401 11380 16
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted30 17338 15394 13
Larkfield South27 19300 18384 14
Burham and Wouldham35 15300 17123 23
Ditton30 16318 16365 18
Downs and Mereworth28 18231 21281 19
Hildenborough13 22190 22253 20
Higham10 23284 20230 21
Cage Green20 21149 23159 22
Wateringbury6 2489 2488 24

Kings Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences 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 Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 202514
April 202513
March 202517
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 202510
April 20256
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20258
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Kings Hill in July 2025

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

1. Durello Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Abbey Wood Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Pioneer Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Warwick Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Atlas Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Crispin Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Queen Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Clearheart Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Quindell Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dawn Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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