Tonbridge and Malling Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tonbridge and Malling’s overall crime rate for July 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 29.1% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This sustained gap reflects a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the area’s character as a mixed commuter and residential district. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.4%) and criminal damage and arson (10.8%). These figures are consistent with the area’s seasonal rhythm, as July — a peak summer month with schools out, tourism at its height, and festivals in full swing — typically sees shifts in crime patterns. For instance, the significant decline in shoplifting (54% below the UK average) may be linked to increased retail security measures or the temporary absence of students from local universities. Conversely, the 15% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average could be tied to summer events or outdoor gatherings, where vandalism might be more likely. Anti-social behaviour, while 10% below the UK average, remains a persistent issue, driven by the social dynamics of a town with both urban and rural elements. These trends illustrate that while the area benefits from lower-than-average crime rates overall, specific categories still require targeted interventions, particularly in managing public order and property crime during peak tourist seasons.

July 2025 saw notable decreases in shoplifting and vehicle crime, with the former falling by 13.2% (from 53 to 46 incidents) and the latter dropping by 8.9% (from 45 to 41). These declines align with the area’s broader pattern of being significantly below the UK average for property-related crimes, such as shoplifting (54% below) and vehicle crime (23% below). However, the month also revealed troubling increases in theft from the person (+200%), bicycle theft (+150%), and possession of weapons (+75%), which may reflect the impact of summer tourism or festival activity. The violence and sexual offences category, which accounted for 34.1% of all crimes, remains 31% below the UK average (3.0 per 1,000), suggesting that local efforts to address violent crime have had a measurable effect. Residents may find the 13.2% drop in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it indicates a potential success in targeting retail crime hotspots during the summer months.

Tonbridge and Malling's crime rate rose slightly in July 2025, increasing from 5.7 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents — a 6.5% monthly increase. This places the area at 29.1% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting sustained lower-than-average crime levels despite the upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 27 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 831 incidents. Over the course of July, one crime was reported for roughly every 165 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relative safety of the district compared to national benchmarks. The population context further underscores that Tonbridge and Malling’s lower crime rates persist even with the slight monthly uptick, suggesting that local factors such as community policing or infrastructure may contribute to the overall stability. This figure, when compared to the UK’s average monthly exposure, illustrates the area’s continued position as a safer-than-average location, despite the minor increase in July.