Total Crime Rate
41.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Red Hill area has the 14th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury , and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Red Hill (ME18 5NW) in the last 12 months was 41.4 per 1,000 residents and was 23.1% lower than the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury average (53.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Red Hill (ME18 5NW), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Orpines | Under investigation |
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