Crime Rates at Firs Close, Aylesford, ME20 7LH

Firs Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 145th 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 Firs Close (ME20 7LH) in the last 12 months was 32.8 per 1,000 residents and was 59.2% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Firs Close (ME20 7LH), 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.