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 May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Snodland East and Ham Hill crime rate of 17.56 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Snodland East and Ham Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ostlers Court with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Saltings Road with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Snodland East and Ham Hill has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 17.56 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Snodland East and Ham Hill)CrimesRank (Snodland East and Ham Hill)CrimesRank (Snodland East and Ham Hill)
Medway84 1916 1823 1
Castle55 4627 4744 2
Aylesford South64 3664 2559 6
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
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

Snodland East and Ham Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202514
March 202530
February 202521
January 202514
December 202417
November 202417
October 202416
September 202410
August 202421
July 202415
June 202426
May 202420

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202520
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20245
November 202415
October 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 202410
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Snodland East and Ham Hill in May 2025

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

1. Ostlers Court (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
3. Saltings Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cantium Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Hammonds Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Sharnal Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Holborough Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lambert Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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