Kings Hill Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Kings Hill—a built-up area within Tonbridge and Malling—reported 30 crimes across a population of 9,452 residents, translating to a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 people. This figure is 54.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast that positions the area as significantly safer than the national context. The distribution of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of total incidents, followed by other crime (13.3%) and anti-social behaviour (13.3%). These proportions align with the area’s character as a low-density built-up space, where seasonal factors—such as the winter lull in outdoor activity—may contribute to patterns of reduced property crime and increased reports of non-violent offences. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.1 per 1,000) is 56% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local policing strategies or community initiatives. However, the surge in other crime—a category that includes fraud and unclassified offences—raises questions about evolving risks in an area where traditional crime prevention measures may not yet address newer forms of criminal activity. The seasonal context of February, with its typically lower levels of outdoor engagement and pre-spring lull, likely amplifies the visibility of incidents that occur in more confined spaces, such as residential areas or online platforms.

February 2024 saw a 47.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 19 to 10 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted interventions. Conversely, other crime and anti-social behaviour both surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 incidents each, highlighting areas requiring closer attention. Burglary—a category typically associated with property crime—doubled from 0 to 3 incidents, a change that could indicate shifts in local demographics or housing dynamics. The breakdown also reveals that Kings Hill’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.1 per 1,000) is 56% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) is 62% below the national figure. These disparities suggest that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing focus, may play a role in shaping crime trends. For residents, the surge in other crime—a category that includes fraud and other non-violent offences—may warrant awareness of emerging risks.

For every 315 residents in Kings Hill, one crime was reported over February 2024, reflecting a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. This figure, while low, contrasts with the area’s previous month rate of 3.6 per 1,000, marking an 11.9% decrease. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day across 29 days, a statistic that aligns with the winter season’s typical patterns of reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in retail and public spaces. When scaled to the population, the 3.2 per 1,000 crime rate translates to a level of safety that is higher than the UK average, though the distribution of crime types reveals nuances. For instance, while violence and sexual offences remained a significant category, their rate was 56% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may contribute to this disparity. The population context further underscores that even with 30 total crimes, the density of incidents remains sparse relative to the area’s size, reinforcing the perception of Kings Hill as a relatively low-crime built-up area.