Snodland Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Snodland's September 2025 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 12.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure represents a continuation of the area’s relative safety. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 27.1% of total incidents (23 cases), a rate 54% above the UK average for this category. This spike may partly explain the area’s overall profile, given Snodland’s character as a built-up area within Tonbridge and Malling, where community tensions or transient populations could contribute to such incidents. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, comprising 24.7% of total crimes (21 cases), yet this rate was 38% below the UK average—a contrast that could reflect local policing efforts or demographic factors. Seasonal context in September, with the return of students and the onset of darker evenings, may have influenced these trends. Shoplifting—a typically high-profile crime in retail-heavy areas—fell sharply by 83.3% compared to August, suggesting a possible impact from targeted enforcement or seasonal retail patterns. The overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, but the distribution across categories highlights both local vulnerabilities and strengths in crime prevention.

September 2025 saw unprecedented spikes in 'Other crime,' surging by 700% compared to August (from 1 to 8 cases). This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, may reflect challenges in categorisation or emerging local issues. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 83.3% (from 30 to 5 cases), a drop that could align with seasonal retail activity or targeted policing in high-street areas. The rate of violence and sexual offences fell by 19.2% (from 26 to 21 cases), remaining 38% below the UK average—a trend consistent with Snodland’s historical performance in this category. Anti-social behaviour, while 54% above the UK average, remains the most frequent crime type, suggesting ongoing challenges in community engagement or public order management. Residents might find the 700% increase in 'Other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a category that lacks clear contextual explanations and may warrant further local scrutiny.

Snodland’s September 2025 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 15.0% decrease from August’s 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day in September, a figure that translates to 1 reported crime for every 155 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, though the population-scaled perspective reveals that Snodland’s relatively small size (13,143 residents) means even modest crime numbers can have a visible impact on the community. The previous month’s rate of 7.6 per 1,000, which was itself 10.8% below the UK average, suggests a steady improvement in local crime management. However, the 700% increase in 'Other crime' complicates this narrative, as it underscores the need for clarity in how such incidents are categorised and addressed. For residents, the 1-in-155 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible benchmark for understanding risk, though the distribution of crime types—particularly the dominance of anti-social behaviour—may influence perceptions of safety differently than raw numbers alone.