Kings Hill Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kings Hill's crime profile in November 2024 reflected a continuation of its historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—53.9% below the UK average. This performance was driven by sustained reductions in violent crime, particularly a 42.9% month-on-month decrease in violence and sexual offences, which now stand at 0.4 per 1,000, 84% below the UK average. The area's crime profile was dominated by property-related offences, with criminal damage and arson accounting for 27.3% of all reported crimes (9 incidents), though this category remains 75% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 27.3% of total crimes, a figure that is 10% below the national benchmark, suggesting local community initiatives may be contributing to this relative suppression. Seasonal factors played a likely role in shaping these patterns: the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson (80% month-on-month) may be linked to Bonfire Night activities or increased property maintenance efforts as temperatures dropped. Conversely, the 71% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average (0.2 vs 0.7 per 1,000) could indicate the effectiveness of local retail security measures or the area's relatively low foot traffic compared to urban centres. The broader context of a built-up area within Tonbridge and Malling—characterised by low population density and limited public spaces—likely contributes to its sustained performance below the UK average, though ongoing vigilance is required to maintain this trend.

November 2024 saw a marked decline in violence and sexual offences, with a 42.9% reduction (7 → 4) compared to the previous month. This decrease, though not statistically significant in isolation, aligns with the broader trend of lower violent crime rates in this built-up area. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 80.0% (5 → 9), a spike that may relate to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night or increased property maintenance activity during colder months. Violent crimes in Kings Hill remain 84% below the UK average (0.4 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a disparity that reflects the area's character as a low-density residential zone with limited public spaces. Other crime and drugs categories both increased by 50.0%. Residents may find the 71% reduction in shoplifting (2 vs 0.7 per 1,000 UK average) particularly reassuring, indicating effective retail security measures or community vigilance.

Kings Hill's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a slight decline of 3.1% from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This small downward trend aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where crime rates often stabilise in late autumn. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 286 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this locality compared to larger urban centres. When considered daily, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a manageable frequency that suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies may be at play. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, for every 1,000 residents, the area recorded fewer crimes than the UK average, with the most significant disparity in violent crime categories. This comparative advantage, while consistent with historical trends, requires ongoing monitoring to ensure it is not a temporary anomaly tied to specific local factors.