Crime Rate in Trench: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trench

The total recorded crimes in Trench, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trench crime rate of 3.55 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Trench Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Parade with total crimes: 7
  • Trench Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pine Ridge 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 May 2025 the Trench has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trench)CrimesRank (Trench)CrimesRank (Trench)
Medway84 1916 1823 1
Castle55 4627 4744 2
Aylesford South64 3664 2559 6
Snodland East and Ham Hill73 2642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes34 9576 5655 4
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

Trench Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202528
February 202516
January 202514
December 202412
November 202417
October 202422
September 202415
August 202416
July 202422
June 202422
May 202419

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Trench in May 2025

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

1. York Parade (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Trench Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Pine Ridge (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Arnolds Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Hamble Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Clyde Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bracken Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Quincewood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. A227 (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
10. Colne Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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