Crime Rates at Cottenham Close, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6BY

Cottenham Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh , and the 114th 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 Cottenham Close (ME19 6BY) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 32.7% lower than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average (35.3 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cottenham Close (ME19 6BY), the main crime hotspot is near Lime Crescent. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.