Tonbridge and Malling Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tonbridge and Malling recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, a figure that is 28.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This significant disparity highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national standards. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 31.5% of all reported incidents (225 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (25.5%, 182 cases) and criminal damage and arson (10.5%, 75 cases). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, though the area’s overall safety remains evident. Seasonal factors in November, such as the darker evenings associated with Bonfire Night and the commercial activity of Black Friday, likely influenced crime patterns. The extended daylight hours during the month may have contributed to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime, while the surge in consumer activity could have driven up theft-related incidents. However, the most striking finding is the sharp decline in bicycle theft, which fell by 66.7% compared to the previous month. This unexpected drop may indicate a successful local initiative or increased public awareness, though further data would be needed to confirm such a hypothesis. The area’s crime profile also shows a marked divergence from UK averages in several categories, with violence and sexual offences being 38% below the national rate and anti-social behaviour 23% above. These discrepancies underscore the importance of contextualising local crime trends within broader demographic and geographic factors.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime increasing by 26.5% (34 to 43 incidents), marking the most significant upward movement among reported categories. This rise may partly reflect heightened activity during Black Friday shopping or increased vehicle movement in the area. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 66.7% (3 to 1), potentially linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity or improved security measures. Other theft also rose by 12.0% (50 to 56), suggesting a broader trend in property-related offences. In contrast, burglary fell by 52.6% (19 to 9), a decrease that may align with the area’s lower-than-average burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000, 67% below UK average). Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, but at 1.6 per 1,000, they were 38% below the UK average, underscoring a stark divergence from national trends. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local and seasonal influences on crime dynamics.

Tonbridge and Malling's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 4.0% decline from the previous month’s 5.4 per 1,000. This slight downward trend suggests a stabilising pattern in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 24 crimes per day, reflecting a consistent but manageable level of activity. When scaled to the population of 136,853, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 192 residents. This figure provides context for residents, illustrating that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent in daily life. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area’s crime rate is 28.8% below the UK average, indicating a safer environment compared to national benchmarks. However, this comparison must be interpreted within the local context, where factors such as community engagement and local policing strategies may play a role in maintaining lower crime levels.