Borough Green Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Borough Green's crime profile in January 2024 shows a marked improvement compared to national averages, with an overall rate of 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents—29.7% below the UK's 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime rates in this built-up area within Tonbridge and Malling, likely influenced by its smaller population and quieter character compared to larger urban centres. Property crimes dominate the landscape, accounting for 68.75% of all reported incidents (22 out of 32), with burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle crime making up the largest shares. These rates align with seasonal trends observed in similar areas, where post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours typically reduce retail footfall and associated crimes. The sharp decline in violence and sexual offences to 6 incidents—62% below the UK average—suggests a possible reduction in alcohol-fuelled incidents during the winter months, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of public order offences (3.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 indicates a generally orderly community, possibly supported by local policing efforts or community cohesion. The seasonal context of January—marked by reduced retail activity and shorter days—may have contributed to lower levels of shoplifting and other property crimes. Overall, the data illustrates a safer environment in Borough Green compared to the UK average, with property-related crimes forming the core of the crime picture.

January 2024 saw a significant 57.1% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to December, with incidents dropping from 14 to 6. This decrease aligns with the post-holiday period, when alcohol-related incidents typically decline. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, potentially reflecting community initiatives or increased visibility of local policing during the winter months. However, the data also reveals troubling increases in specific categories: shoplifting rose by 300% (1 to 4 incidents), other theft doubled (2 to 4), and other crime saw a 100% increase (0 to 2). These spikes may be linked to seasonal factors, such as fewer opportunities for outdoor crimes leading to indoor or targeted thefts. Borough Green's rate of criminal damage and arson (0.8 per 1,000) is 40% above the UK average, suggesting a unique challenge in this area. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, is also 60% above the UK average, driven by the area's proximity to major roads or commuter routes. Residents might find the 100% increase in 'other crime' particularly concerning, as this category often includes unclassified incidents that could signal emerging patterns. These contrasting trends highlight the complexity of crime dynamics in Borough Green, where reductions in violent crime coexist with rising property-related issues.

Borough Green's crime rate in January 2024 (5.2 per 1,000) marks an 8.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the short term. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in January, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,149 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 192 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This suggests a relatively safe environment for residents, though the 1-in-192 figure does not account for variations in daily crime distribution. When compared to the UK average, Borough Green's overall rate remains 29.7% below, a gap that underscores the area's distinct crime profile. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a lower likelihood of encountering crime than the national average, though this must be balanced against the specific challenges in categories like criminal damage and arson. The comparison also highlights the importance of local context: while the UK average includes densely populated urban areas with higher crime rates, Borough Green's smaller size and quieter character contribute to its lower overall figures. This contrast becomes even more pronounced when considering the area's specific challenges, such as its above-average rates for vehicle crime and other theft, which may reflect unique local conditions rather than a general trend.