Crime Rate in Snodland East and Ham Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Snodland East and Ham Hill

The total recorded crimes in Snodland East and Ham Hill, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Snodland East and Ham Hill crime rate of 9.38 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 Snodland East and Ham Hill, encompassing approximately 4,157 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Snodland East and Ham Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cantium Place with total crimes: 5
  • Ostlers Court with total crimes: 5
  • Watts Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Snodland East and Ham Hill?

To understand the safety of Snodland East and Ham Hill, we need to analyze Snodland East and Ham 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, Snodland East and Ham Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 642 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Snodland East and Ham Hill witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Snodland East and Ham Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 701 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Snodland East and Ham Hill witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Snodland East and Ham Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Snodland East and Ham Hill has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 9.38 ranking 7th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Snodland East and Ham Hill crimes were 642. The crime rate of Snodland East and Ham Hill in 2024 was 154.43 (year) or 12.87 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Snodland East and Ham Hill were around 701 crimes with yearly crime rate of 168.63 (year) or 14.05 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Snodland East and Ham Hill)CrimesRank (Snodland East and Ham Hill)CrimesRank (Snodland East and Ham Hill)
Medway53 3916 1823 1
Aylesford South71 1664 2559 6
Castle43 5627 4744 2
West Malling and Leybourne54 2516 6403 12
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
Kings Hill36 11389 14419 10
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

Snodland East and Ham 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 16 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 (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202528
April 202520
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202526
April 202514
March 202530
February 202521
January 202514
December 202417
November 202417
October 202416
September 202410
August 202421

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20245
November 202415
October 20248
August 20243

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 20255
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Snodland East and Ham Hill in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Snodland East and Ham Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Cantium Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ostlers Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Watts Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Nevill Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Hammonds Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Saltings Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oxford Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Norman Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Simpson Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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