Kings Hill Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent crime category in Kings Hill, accounting for 31.3% of all reported incidents in August 2023. With 10 recorded cases, this category significantly outpaces both violent crimes (21.9%) and criminal damage (12.5%), reflecting a pattern consistent with the area's built-up character and community dynamics. The overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents places Kings Hill 58.0% below the UK average of 8.1, a disparity that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends. Seasonal factors appear to play a role in shaping these patterns, as August—a peak holiday month—typically sees increased tourism and temporary population shifts that may influence certain crime types. Anti-social behaviour rates in Kings Hill (1.1 per 1,000) are 24% below the UK average for this category, suggesting localised efforts or environmental factors may contribute to this gap. The low levels of violent crime (0.7 per 1,000) and property crime (3.4 per 1,000) further highlight the area's comparatively secure environment. While August's warm weather and extended daylight hours may reduce opportunities for some crimes, the persistence of anti-social behaviour indicates ongoing challenges related to community cohesion and public spaces. This data aligns with the broader trend in Kings Hill, a built-up area within Tonbridge and Malling, where crime rates have historically remained below national averages due to its relatively compact, residential character and limited commercial density.

August 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and drug-related offences doubling (from 1 to 2). These increases contrast with notable declines in shoplifting (-66.7%) and violence and sexual offences (-56.3%), the latter of which fell from 16 to 7 incidents. The drop in violence and sexual offences aligns with the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), though Kings Hill's rate (0.7 per 1,000) remains 73% below national levels. Anti-social behaviour, while still the dominant category, saw a 24% gap below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect localised community initiatives or the area's built-up, residential nature. The surge in vehicle crime, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention given the 39% UK average gap (0.5 per 1,000) and the potential link to increased summer traffic or temporary vehicle storage. Residents may find the 31.3% share of anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as this category often involves disturbances in public spaces that could impact quality of life. The overall shift toward property-related crimes (10 incidents) versus violent crimes (7) suggests a broader trend in the area's crime profile, though both remain well below UK averages.

Kings Hill's August 2023 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 15.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.0, reflecting a consistent downward trend in local crime statistics. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the daily crime context: with 32 crimes reported over 31 days, the area experienced an average of 1 crime per day, a figure that appears stable relative to recent months. On a monthly exposure basis, residents faced a 1-in-295 chance of being involved in a reported crime, a statistic that, while illustrative of the area's low crime environment, should be interpreted as a monthly aggregate rather than a daily risk. Comparing this to the broader UK context, Kings Hill's crime rate remains 58% below the national average, a gap that has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area's relative safety: with 9,452 residents, the 32 recorded crimes equate to approximately 0.34 crimes per resident, a figure that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. This stark contrast with UK averages is consistent with the area's built-up, residential character and limited commercial density, which likely contribute to lower opportunities for certain crime types. The month-on-month decrease also suggests that local factors—such as community policing efforts or seasonal patterns—may be playing a role in maintaining this low crime environment.