Borough Green Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 205 residents in Borough Green, one reported crime occurred in March 2023, translating to a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 people. This places the area 35.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a disparity consistent with the borough’s character as a relatively low-density built-up area within Tonbridge and Malling. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, comprising 36.7% of all reported crimes—slightly below the UK average rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This may partly reflect the area’s seasonal rhythm as March transitions to spring, with longer evenings potentially altering social patterns and public interactions. Property crimes accounted for 40% of the total (12 incidents), with a rate of 1.96 per 1,000, while violent crimes (11 incidents) had a rate of 1.8 per 1,000. The data shows a mixed profile: while violence and sexual offences are lower than the UK average, criminal damage and arson are 67% above the national rate, linked to local factors such as housing stock or community dynamics. Public order offences, at 0.5 per 1,000, are 22% below the UK average, suggesting a generally orderly environment despite the seasonal shift. The overall rate remains lower than the UK average, a trend that may be reinforced by the borough’s smaller population and more dispersed urban layout, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

March 2023 saw criminal damage and arson incidents at 6 (1.0 per 1,000), 67% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000—a stark contrast to the area’s overall lower crime rate. This discrepancy may highlight specific vulnerabilities, such as the presence of older housing stock or community-specific tensions. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 71% below the UK average (0.3 vs 1.0 per 1,000), suggesting a community with relatively strong social cohesion. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes accounting for 40% of the total (12 incidents) and violent crimes 36.7% (11 incidents). This aligns with the area’s profile as a commuter-focused built-up area, where property-related incidents may be more common than in denser urban centres. For residents, the most immediate concern is the elevated rate of criminal damage, which could indicate a need for targeted interventions in specific neighbourhoods. The data also shows that shoplifting, at 0.2 per 1,000, is 59% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area’s retail landscape or effective local policing strategies.

In March 2023, Borough Green recorded one reported crime for every 205 residents, a monthly exposure figure that contextualises risk in relatable terms. This compares to a UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, meaning residents here are roughly half as likely to experience crime as the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period—a rate that, while non-zero, is significantly lower than the UK’s average of around 2.4 daily crimes per 1,000 people. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s smaller size and lower density contribute to its comparatively safer profile. For example, the UK’s overall rate of 7.6 per 1,000 equates to roughly 1.5 crimes per day for every 1,000 residents, whereas Borough Green’s rate translates to 0.5 crimes per day for the same number of people. This difference is amplified by the area’s built-up nature within a larger rural district, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes compared to more densely populated regions. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-205 residents also underscores that the risk of experiencing a crime remains low, even as specific categories like criminal damage and arson deviate from the UK average. This highlights the importance of understanding crime patterns at a granular level rather than relying on broad national comparisons.