The total recorded crimes in Wateringbury, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wateringbury crime rate of 40.21 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 Wateringbury, encompassing approximately 323 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Wateringbury, we need to analyze Wateringbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:
In 2024, Wateringbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 89 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wateringbury recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.
In 2023, Wateringbury had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 88 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wateringbury recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Tonbridge and Malling, Wateringbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Wateringbury has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 40.21 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK
In 2024, the total Wateringbury crimes were 89. The crime rate of Wateringbury in 2024 was 275.29 (year) or 22.94 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.
In 2023, the total crimes in Wateringbury were around 88 crimes with yearly crime rate of 272.19 (year) or 22.68 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Wateringbury) | Crimes | Rank (Wateringbury) | Crimes | Rank (Wateringbury) | |
| Medway | 84 | 1 | 916 | 1 | 823 | 1 |
| Castle | 55 | 4 | 627 | 4 | 744 | 2 |
| Aylesford South | 64 | 3 | 664 | 2 | 559 | 6 |
| Snodland East and Ham Hill | 73 | 2 | 642 | 3 | 701 | 3 |
| Snodland West and Holborough Lakes | 34 | 9 | 576 | 5 | 655 | 4 |
| Trench | 47 | 5 | 449 | 9 | 637 | 5 |
| West Malling and Leybourne | 32 | 11 | 516 | 6 | 403 | 12 |
| Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted | 39 | 6 | 338 | 15 | 394 | 13 |
| Judd | 34 | 10 | 486 | 7 | 554 | 7 |
| Kings Hill | 36 | 7 | 389 | 14 | 419 | 10 |
| East Malling | 36 | 8 | 444 | 10 | 494 | 8 |
| Borough Green and Long Mill | 28 | 15 | 478 | 8 | 381 | 15 |
| Vauxhall | 31 | 13 | 389 | 13 | 426 | 9 |
| Larkfield North | 26 | 16 | 294 | 19 | 418 | 11 |
| Hadlow and East Peckham | 31 | 12 | 401 | 11 | 380 | 16 |
| Aylesford North and Walderslade | 30 | 14 | 389 | 12 | 378 | 17 |
| Larkfield South | 15 | 22 | 300 | 18 | 384 | 14 |
| Ditton | 22 | 18 | 318 | 16 | 365 | 18 |
| Burham and Wouldham | 26 | 17 | 300 | 17 | 123 | 23 |
| Downs and Mereworth | 19 | 21 | 231 | 21 | 281 | 19 |
| Hildenborough | 22 | 19 | 190 | 22 | 253 | 20 |
| Higham | 20 | 20 | 284 | 20 | 230 | 21 |
| Cage Green | 9 | 24 | 149 | 23 | 159 | 22 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wateringbury postcode area is presented below.