Crime Rate in Trench: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trench

The total recorded crimes in Trench, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trench crime rate of 2.34 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Trench Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wye Road with total crimes: 4
  • Norton Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Trench Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Trench has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.34 ranking 7th 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.

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
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
Hildenborough12 21190 22253 20
Cage Green10 23149 23159 22
Wateringbury8 2489 2488 24

Trench 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202514
December 202412
November 202417
October 202422
September 202415
August 202416
July 202422
June 202422
May 202419
April 202420
March 202416

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244

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
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
March 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Trench in February 2025

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

1. Wye Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Norton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Trench Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Derwent Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Quincewood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. York Parade (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Speyside (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hamble Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Caxton Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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