Total Crime Rate
64.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Avenue area has the 29th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 144th highest 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 The Avenue (ME20 7RF) in the last 12 months was 64.4 per 1,000 residents and was 19.9% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Avenue (ME20 7RF), the main crime hotspot is near Clark Mews. Police recorded 15 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 | Public order | Station Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Clark Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bentley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Carmelite Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bentley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mckenzie Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mckenzie Close | — |
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