Crime Rate in West Malling and Leybourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Malling and Leybourne

The total recorded crimes in West Malling and Leybourne, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Malling and Leybourne crime rate of 2.84 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 West Malling and Leybourne, encompassing approximately 10,201 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
West Malling and Leybourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abingdon Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Epsom Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is West Malling and Leybourne?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, West Malling and Leybourne reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 516 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Malling and Leybourne witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Malling and Leybourne had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 403 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, West Malling and Leybourne witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Malling and Leybourne Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the West Malling and Leybourne has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total West Malling and Leybourne crimes were 516. The crime rate of West Malling and Leybourne in 2024 was 50.58 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Malling and Leybourne were around 403 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.50 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking 12 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
Trench31 7449 9637 5
Vauxhall34 5389 13426 9
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

West Malling and Leybourne 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 Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 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 (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 20258
December 202416
November 202410
October 202417
September 202414
August 202412
July 202412
June 202430
May 202410
April 202418
March 20249

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
August 20242
June 202410
April 20248
March 202414

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 20242

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

High Crime Locations West Malling and Leybourne in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Malling and Leybourne postcode area is presented below.

1. Abingdon Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
2. Epsom Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Stratford Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Windmill Lane West (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hodges Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Price Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Wills Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Pump Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Willowmead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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