Crime Rate in Trench: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trench

The total recorded crimes in Trench, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trench crime rate of 2.72 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 Trench, encompassing approximately 13,249 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Trench Crime Hotspots

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

  • Speyside with total crimes: 6
  • Thames Road with total crimes: 6
  • York Parade with total crimes: 5

How safe is Trench?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Trench reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 449 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Trench witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • In 2023, Trench experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 637 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Trench witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Trench Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Trench has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.72 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Trench crimes were 449. The crime rate of Trench in 2024 was 33.89 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Trench were around 637 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.08 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trench)CrimesRank (Trench)CrimesRank (Trench)
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
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

Trench 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 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202515
April 202511
March 202528
February 202516
January 202514
December 202412
November 202417
October 202422
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 202511
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Trench in July 2025

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

1. Speyside (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
2. Thames Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. York Parade (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Wye Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Severn Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
6. Bracken Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Caxton Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Greenfrith Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hamble Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitelake Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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