Total Crime Rate
35.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
30.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026London Road area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 401 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 London Road (ME20 7JY) in the last 12 months was 35.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.8% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average (79.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violent crimes ( -31.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 30.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -31.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around London Road (ME20 7JY), the main crime hotspot is near Teapot Lane. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Lindens | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Sycamore Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Elm Walk | Under investigation |
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