Borough Green Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Borough Green during October 2025, accounting for 47.4% of the total 19 reported crimes. With a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7, a figure that highlights its position as one of the safer built-up areas within Tonbridge and Malling. This relatively low rate is reinforced by the fact that property crimes, which include shoplifting and other theft, collectively make up 52.6% of all incidents, yet these categories remain below the UK average for most subtypes. For instance, shoplifting is 21% below the national rate, and vehicle crime is 52% below. However, criminal damage and arson stand out as an exception, with the area's rate 25% above the UK average. Seasonal factors such as the return to darker evenings and the Halloween period may have influenced this spike, though the overall crime rate remains stable. The balance between violent and property crime suggests a combination of local dynamics, including the town's small population and limited commercial activity, which may contribute to lower levels of theft and burglary. While direct causes, the combination of low overall crime and specific category trends illustrates a community that, despite isolated spikes, maintains a generally secure environment.

October saw a significant shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting and other theft categories experiencing 100% increases compared to September. This surge, from zero to three shoplifting incidents and one to two other thefts, may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings, which could have influenced local behaviour. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 30.8%, dropping from 13 to 9 incidents—a trend consistent with the area's overall low crime rate. Criminal damage and arson rose sharply, with a 100% increase to four incidents, placing this category 25% above the UK average. This anomaly contrasts with other categories, such as vehicle crime, which remained 52% below the national average. For residents, the 30.8% drop in violent crime offers a tangible reassurance of safety, particularly in light of the seasonal context.

Borough Green's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, decreasing by 4.9% from 3.3 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This minor decline suggests a consistent trend in crime management, though the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. Locally, the monthly crime count of 19 translates to one reported crime for every 324 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that aligns with the town's small population and low overall crime rate. When compared to the UK's average of 7.7 per 1,000, Borough Green's rate is 59.7% lower, reinforcing its position as a safer area. This contrast underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the community's likely role in maintaining low crime levels, though further analysis would be needed to confirm specific factors contributing to this disparity.