Crime Rate in Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted

The total recorded crimes in Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted crime rate of 41.16 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 Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted, encompassing approximately 388 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Park Drive with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 338 crimes compared to 411.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted had fewer crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 394 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tonbridge and Malling, Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 41.16 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted crimes were 338. The crime rate of Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted in 2024 was 869.57 (year) or 72.46 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted were around 394 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1013.64 (year) or 84.47 (month) ranking 13 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
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
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

Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249
August 202413
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20243
March 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 202410
June 202420
May 20249
April 202411
March 20245

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Park Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Stone Street Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Oldbury Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Spring Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Blacksole Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Goodworth Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Childs Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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