Tonbridge and Malling Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.3% of all crimes in Tonbridge and Malling during June 2025, making it the most common category despite being 30% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents was 29.6% lower than the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour followed at 22.7%, with an 8% deficit against the UK average, while criminal damage and arson made up 10.6% of total crimes. The seasonal shift into summer, marked by longer days and the onset of tourism, likely contributed to the pattern of crimes observed. Violence and sexual offences, though significant, remained below UK rates, possibly linked to the area’s character as a mix of urban and rural landscapes with fewer concentrated nightlife hubs. Property crimes formed 32.2% of all incidents, but their rates were also lower than national averages. The data suggests a combination of local factors, including community engagement, policing strategies, and environmental design, may contribute to the sustained reduction in crime. However, the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to property crimes raises questions about local dynamics that warrant further exploration.

June 2025 saw a 66.7% increase in robbery, rising from three to five incidents, marking a sharp contrast to the 80% drop in theft from the person, which fell from five to one. This shift suggests a potential reallocation of criminal activity from petty theft to more targeted offences. Bicycle theft also declined by 71.4%, and possession of weapons decreased by 50%, indicating possible success in local enforcement or deterrent measures. The crime mix remained skewed toward violent crimes, which accounted for 35.3% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 32.2%. This imbalance is significant, as violent crimes in Tonbridge and Malling were 30% below the UK average, while public order offences were 66% below the national rate. The latter category, typically associated with nightlife areas, may reflect the area’s lower density of late-night entertainment venues. Residents may find the 66% deficit in public order crimes particularly relevant, as it suggests a quieter environment during evenings. The decline in theft from the person could also be linked to increased police presence or community awareness initiatives.

The crime rate in June 2025 fell by 5.6% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.0 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition into summer, a period often associated with reduced crime in areas with strong community ties and fewer concentrated commercial hubs. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 26 crimes per day, a figure that, while local to Tonbridge and Malling, provides a tangible measure of the monthly exposure. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a rate that highlights the low frequency of incidents relative to the population of 136,853. When compared to the UK average, this monthly exposure is significantly lower, underscoring the area’s safety profile. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of being a victim in Tonbridge and Malling is markedly lower than the national average, a trend consistent with the area’s lower crime rates across multiple categories. This context is crucial for residents and visitors, as it illustrates the relative security of the district compared to broader UK patterns, particularly in violent and property-related crimes.