Total Crime Rate
52.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Drive area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 181st highest 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 Sycamore Drive (ME20 7LB) in the last 12 months was 52.2 per 1,000 residents and was 35.1% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 12 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). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 38.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Drive (ME20 7LB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shopping Area, where police recorded 26 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Howick Close (11 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Mckenzie Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Howick Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Howick Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mckenzie Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Clark Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hall Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bentley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bentley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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