Borough Green Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Borough Green's crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 44.1% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents—32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000—this built-up area within Tonbridge and Malling shows a marked contrast to national trends. The category's sharp rise to 15 incidents (up from 9 in September) suggests seasonal factors may be influencing patterns, particularly as October's darker evenings and Halloween-related activity could have contributed to increased public interactions in the town centre. Property crimes, though lower than violent crimes, remain a concern, with criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) and public order offences (3 incidents) forming the second and third most common categories. These figures align with the area's character as a small, densely populated community where social interactions and local events may amplify certain types of crime. The 12 property crimes recorded in October included a mix of vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour, though these remain significantly below UK averages for their categories. Seasonal context appears relevant: the 66.7% increase in violent offences may reflect the impact of shorter daylight hours and the timing of local festivals. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of local demographics, geographic factors, and monthly rhythms, with violent crime emerging as the primary driver of the area's crime profile this month.

October 2024 saw a 66.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 9 to 15 incidents—a stark shift in the crime mix. This surge, which outpaced all other categories, may be linked to Halloween-related activity and the transition to darker evenings, though no definitive causal link can be established. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, from 4 to 2 incidents, possibly reflecting reduced commuter traffic or increased community vigilance. The category of other theft also dropped sharply by 75%, from 4 to 1 incident, suggesting potential improvements in local security measures or temporary reductions in opportunistic crime. Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) remained 120% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent local issue that contrasts with national trends. Public order offences also rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents, a change that may reflect increased police presence or heightened community awareness during the month. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Borough Green, where specific categories can shift dramatically within a single month while others remain relatively stable.

Borough Green's crime rate in October 2024 (5.5 per 1,000) represents a 5.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.9 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable reduction in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may be of practical interest to residents seeking to understand local risk levels. When scaled to the population of 6,149, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 181 residents over the course of the month—a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure metric provides context for residents: over the course of a year, the equivalent would be approximately 12 crimes for every 1,810 residents, a figure that remains well below national benchmarks. The comparison to the previous month's rate also suggests that efforts to address local crime may be yielding results. increase in violent offences complicates this narrative. The 5.5% overall decline must be viewed alongside these specific category shifts, as the drop in property crimes appears to be offset by the sharp rise in violent incidents. These figures collectively illustrate a community where crime remains relatively low compared to national standards, but where targeted issues—such as criminal damage and arson—require continued attention.