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 July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Malling and Leybourne crime rate of 5.29 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
West Malling and Leybourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Windmill Lane West with total crimes: 5
  • Park Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • 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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • 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 July 2025 the West Malling and Leybourne has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 5.29 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Malling and Leybourne)CrimesRank (West Malling and Leybourne)CrimesRank (West Malling and Leybourne)
Medway53 3916 1823 1
Aylesford South71 1664 2559 6
Castle43 5627 4744 2
Snodland East and Ham Hill39 7642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes37 10576 5655 4
Larkfield North47 4294 19418 11
Trench36 14449 9637 5
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

West Malling and Leybourne 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 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202512
April 202511
March 202514
February 202516
January 20258
December 202416
November 202410
October 202417
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 20258
April 20253
March 202511
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
August 20243

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations West Malling and Leybourne in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Windmill Lane West (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sandown Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Millner Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Oxley Shaw Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Derby Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Ewell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Frog Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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