Total Crime Rate
30.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Scott Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 137th 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 Scott Close (ME20 6QR) in the last 12 months was 30.5 per 1,000 residents and was 62.1% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average (80.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Scott Close (ME20 6QR), the main crime hotspot is near Medina Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aylesford North & North Downs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Medina Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Medina Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St Peters Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Orchard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Golding Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brampton Field | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brampton Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Orchard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Orchard | Under investigation |
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