Snodland Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Snodland's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, exactly matching the UK average. This figure reflects a combination of local conditions and national trends, with violence and sexual offences accounting for the largest share of incidents (33.6%) followed by anti-social behaviour (32.7%). The built-up area's crime profile aligns with typical patterns for a commuter-focused region within Tonbridge and Malling, where retail centres and community hubs drive certain crime types. Anti-social behaviour remains significantly higher than the UK average by 90%, a persistent challenge that may be linked to the area's social mix and public spaces. In contrast, theft from the person and drugs-related crimes are both well below national levels, consistent with a relatively low-risk residential environment. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contribute to fluctuations in crime patterns. For instance, the rise in shoplifting may partly reflect heightened retail activity during the month, while the decline in criminal damage and arson could be influenced by warmer weather reducing vandalism in public areas. The balance between property and violent crimes remains relatively stable, with property crimes comprising 29% of all reported incidents. These figures underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour is concentrated, while also highlighting the area's strengths in maintaining lower levels of certain crime types compared to the national average.

May 2025 saw a sharp 175% increase in shoplifting, rising from four to 11 incidents. This jump may reflect heightened foot traffic during bank holidays or seasonal shopping activity in local retail areas. Possession of weapons and theft from the person both doubled from zero to one incident, marking unusual spikes in these categories. Meanwhile, other theft and robbery each fell by 50%, indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. Anti-social behaviour remained 90% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for local authorities. Criminal damage and arson decreased by 25%, potentially linked to warmer weather reducing vandalism in outdoor spaces. The balance between property and violent crimes shifted slightly, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.6% of all reported incidents, a proportion slightly below the UK average for this category.

Snodland's crime rate in May 2025 rose 24.5% compared to the previous month, climbing from 6.5 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase aligns with typical May patterns, where extended evenings and bank holidays may partly explain shifts in crime activity. Daily crime reporting averaged three incidents per day, reflecting a steady but manageable pace for a built-up area of 13,143 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 123 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. While this rate is statistically identical to the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals distinct local dynamics. For instance, anti-social behaviour in Snodland exceeds the UK average by 90%, suggesting a need for targeted community engagement strategies. Conversely, theft from the person and drugs-related crimes are significantly below national levels, consistent with a relatively stable residential environment.