Total Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hampden Way area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury , and the 90th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hampden Way (ME19 4TE) in the last 12 months was 19.7 per 1,000 residents and was 63.3% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hampden Way (ME19 4TE), the main crime hotspot is near Malling Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Malling Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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