Total Crime Rate
331.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hermitage Lane area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 9th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hermitage Lane (ME16 9NT) in the last 12 months was 331.8 per 1,000 residents and was 312.6% higher than the Aylesford North & North Downs average (80.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 40 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 46 (≈ 212.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 206.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 43.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hermitage Lane (ME16 9NT), the main crime hotspot is near B2246. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aylesford North & North Downs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B2246 | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B2246 | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | B2246 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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