Total Crime Rate
9.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lunsford Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh , and the 40th 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 Lunsford Lane (ME20 6HZ) in the last 12 months was 9.8 per 1,000 residents and was 72.1% 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 Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lunsford Lane (ME20 6HZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wodehouse Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Barrie Drive (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barrie Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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