Snodland Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Snodland's crime rate in November 2024 (7.6 per 1,000 residents) matched the UK average, a rare alignment that suggests local conditions mirror national trends despite the area's specific characteristics as a built-up district within Tonbridge and Malling. This parity is particularly striking given the dominance of violent crimes in the local breakdown, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 38% of all incidents—significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (2.9 per 1,000 in Snodland). The prominence of violence in this area may be linked to its role as a commuter hub, where transient populations and limited community cohesion could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Meanwhile, shoplifting emerged as the second most common crime type, with 19 incidents recorded (1.5 per 1,000), 117% above the UK average. This anomaly may be partially explained by the timing of November, which includes Black Friday shopping activity and the extended darkness of winter evenings, both of which could increase opportunities for retail theft. The third most prevalent category, criminal damage and arson (15 incidents, 1.1 per 1,000), also exceeded the UK average by 93%, indicating a localised issue that may require targeted interventions. These patterns contrast with categories like anti-social behaviour, which were 28% below the UK average, and vehicle crime, which was 9% below national levels, suggesting that certain crime types are less prevalent in Snodland due to factors such as effective local policing or the area's built environment. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and the transition to shorter days—likely influenced these patterns, with commercial activity and reduced visibility creating conditions that may exacerbate certain types of crime while mitigating others. This interplay between local characteristics and national trends underscores the complexity of crime dynamics in Snodland, where the alignment with UK averages masks significant variations in specific categories that demand closer scrutiny.

November 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting surging by 90% (from 10 to 19 incidents) and violence and sexual offences rising by 40.7% (from 27 to 38). These increases, occurring alongside a 100% jump in 'other crime' incidents, highlight shifting patterns that may reflect seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping activity and the darker evenings of November. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and vehicle crime dropped by 44.4% (from 9 to 5), suggesting that some crime types are less sensitive to November's unique context. The breakdown of crime types reveals striking contrasts: shoplifting and criminal damage are 117% and 93% above UK averages respectively, while anti-social behaviour is 28% below the national rate. These divergences point to local characteristics—such as the presence of retail hubs or community policing initiatives—that may influence crime patterns in ways distinct from the UK as a whole. For residents, the 90% increase in shoplifting offers a concrete insight into areas requiring closer attention, particularly during peak retail periods.

Snodland's crime rate in November 2024 (7.6 per 1,000 residents) remained statistically identical to the UK average, a rare alignment that suggests local conditions mirror national trends. This parity is notable given the area's unique demographic profile as a built-up district within Tonbridge and Malling, where urban density and commuter traffic might typically drive divergent patterns. The 10.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000 reflects a shift in crime dynamics, though the overall figure remains within the UK's broader statistical range. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported per day in Snodland during November, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent nature of local criminal activity. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 131 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area's population of 13,143, illustrates the relatively low frequency of incidents per individual. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible measure of risk relative to their community size, without overstating the likelihood of personal victimisation.