Borough Green Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a 33.0% increase in Borough Green's overall crime rate compared to May, rising to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Despite this rise, the area remains 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscoring its relatively low crime profile. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (46.4% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.4%) and criminal damage and arson (14.3%). Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, as June signals the start of summer and increased tourism in nearby coastal areas—a trend that could drive anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes. Violent crime rates are 27% below the UK average, though criminal damage and arson are 21% above the national benchmark. This mix of data illustrates a nuanced picture: while the area is generally safer than the UK average, targeted spikes in certain categories may reflect localised vulnerabilities. The low crime rate, combined with the seasonal context, suggests that community engagement and policing strategies tailored to summer patterns could further mitigate risks. The area's built-up nature within Tonbridge and Malling may contribute to its crime profile, with high foot traffic in residential zones increasing opportunities for anti-social behaviour. However, the absence of significant rises in property crimes compared to the UK average indicates that existing measures may be effective in curbing theft and burglary.

June 2025 saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 200% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 2 to 6), suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. Violent crimes, however, decreased by 7.1% (from 14 to 13), remaining 27% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Drug-related incidents also doubled from 0 to 2, though this category is 11% above the UK average. These fluctuations highlight a combination of seasonal factors—such as the start of summer—and local dynamics, with anti-social behaviour now accounting for 21.4% of all crimes. Residents may find the 300% surge in criminal damage particularly concerning, as it indicates a potential increase in targeted property offences.

Borough Green's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 33.0% compared to May's 3.4 per 1,000 residents, reaching 4.6 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, still places the area 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported incident per day over the 30-day period, translating to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 220 residents. This figure, while low, reflects a shift in crime patterns: property crimes (7) now account for 25% of total incidents, compared to 46.4% for violent crimes. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the rise, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, though localised spikes in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage may warrant closer attention from residents and authorities.