Borough Green Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Borough Green's September 2024 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents places it 23.4% below the UK average, underscoring a consistently safer profile compared to national trends. The data reveals a mixed picture in crime distribution, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 25% of total incidents—1.5 per 1,000 residents, 43% below the UK average. This lower rate of violent crime may reflect the area's character as a relatively quiet built-up district within Tonbridge and Malling, where the absence of major nightlife hubs or transport networks likely reduces opportunities for such offences. Conversely, criminal damage and arson stood at 1.1 per 1,000, 96% above the UK average, a stark contrast that hints at local vulnerabilities. This category's spike may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the return of students to local schools and the increased presence of younger populations during the autumn term. Other theft and vehicle crime also exceeded UK averages by 32% and 56% respectively, though these figures remain modest in absolute terms. The borough's crime profile is further shaped by its small size and likely low density of commercial or industrial zones, which may limit opportunities for property-related offences. Seasonal context suggests that the transition from summer to autumn—marked by back-to-school routines and shorter evenings—may have influenced the observed patterns. Overall, Borough Green's crime statistics illustrate a community where violent crime is suppressed but other categories, particularly property-related offences, exhibit variations that align with both local conditions and broader national trends.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift was the 83.3% decline in shoplifting, which fell from six incidents in August to just one in September. This drop, while significant, may reflect seasonal factors such as the return to school and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. In contrast, criminal damage and arson rose by 75%, increasing from four to seven incidents—a spike that outpaces the UK average for this category by 96%. Other notable changes include a 100% rise in drug-related offences and robbery, both moving from zero to one incident each. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging patterns that warrant closer monitoring. Meanwhile, violent crime remained 43% below the UK average at 1.5 per 1,000, a figure that highlights the borough's relatively low exposure to such incidents despite its status as a built-up area. For residents, the 83.3% reduction in shoplifting offers a tangible example of how local conditions—such as reduced summer tourism—can influence crime trends.

Borough Green's September 2024 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.3% decrease from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal trend as the area transitions from summer to autumn, when outdoor activity typically wanes. On a daily basis, the borough saw an average of one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its small population of 6,149. When scaled to monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents, a figure that contextualises the local experience without overstating risk. This rate remains lower than the UK average, which stood at 7.7 per 1,000 in September. The reduction from August may partly reflect the return to routine after summer holidays. The data underscores that Borough Green's crime profile continues to diverge from national trends, particularly in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which are both significantly below the UK average.