Total Crime Rate
38.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Friars View area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 168th 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 Friars View (ME20 7JQ) in the last 12 months was 38.0 per 1,000 residents and was 52.7% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Friars View (ME20 7JQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Station Road, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Teapot Lane (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aylesford North & North Downs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Carmelite Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Station Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Teapot Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Road | Under investigation |
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