Crime Rates at Russett Way, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4FJ

Russett Way area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury , and the 6th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Russett Way (ME19 4FJ) in the last 12 months was 4.4 per 1,000 residents and was 91.9% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Russett Way (ME19 4FJ), the main crime hotspot is near Lambourne Drive. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.