Total Crime Rate
22.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Rochester Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 111th lowest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rochester Road (ME1 3SG) in the last 12 months was 22.8 per 1,000 residents and was 71.2% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average (79.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rochester Road (ME1 3SG), the main crime hotspot is near Burham Court Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Haleys Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitehouse Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Whitehouse Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitehouse Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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