Borough Green Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2023, Borough Green recorded 17 crimes across its population of 6,149 residents, translating to a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 — a figure 62.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This relatively low rate underscores the area's position as one of the safer built-up areas within Tonbridge and Malling. The crime profile reveals a distinct pattern, with anti-social behaviour accounting for 41.2% of incidents (7 cases) and shoplifting contributing 17.7% (3 cases). Violent crimes, at 17.7% of the total, remain well below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter celebrations and the transition to spring — may have influenced these patterns, as increased foot traffic in public spaces could have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and retail-related offences. However, the significant decrease in violence and sexual offences from 11 incidents in March to 3 in April suggests a possible correlation with the Easter holiday period, which might have reduced opportunities for such crimes. The area's crime mix also highlights a marked disparity in UK comparisons: while shoplifting is 4% above the national average, vehicle crime and other theft categories are 56% and 64% below, respectively. These figures align with the characteristics of a small, rural-adjacent built-up area, where public order issues may be more prevalent due to the proximity of open spaces and community events, yet violent crime remains rare due to the area's lower population density and likely stronger social cohesion.

April 2023 saw sharp fluctuations in crime types, with anti-social behaviour surging by 250% to 7 incidents, the highest category in the month. This increase, coupled with a 200% rise in shoplifting and a 100% jump in vehicle crime, contrasts with steep declines in other theft (-75%), violence and sexual offences (-72.7%), and public order offences (-66.7%). The breakdown reveals a notable divergence from UK averages: while anti-social behaviour in Borough Green is 7% below the national rate of 1.2 per 1,000, shoplifting sits 4% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Violent crimes, however, remain exceptionally low at 0.5 per 1,000 — 81% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This mix suggests that while public order issues and retail-related crimes are rising, the area continues to maintain a strong safety record in violent crime categories. Residents may find the 72.7% reduction in violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, as it represents a significant departure from the previous month's figures.

Borough Green's crime rate in April 2023 fell to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 43.4% decrease from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000. This represents a significant shift in the local crime profile, with daily crime activity averaging just one incident per day across the 30-day period. When scaled to the area's population of 6,149, this equates to one reported crime for every 362 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure figure is lower than the UK average (which is not provided for comparison), it highlights the relative safety of the area. The drop in overall crime rate follows a notable decline in violent crimes, which fell by 72.7% from 11 incidents in March to 3 in April. This reduction may reflect seasonal patterns, as Easter holidays and spring weather could have encouraged more outdoor activity, diverting attention from areas prone to crime. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that, despite the absolute number of crimes remaining relatively low, the area's crime profile continues to diverge from national trends in both volume and type.