Total Crime Rate
108.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Catkin Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 69th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Catkin Close (ME5 9HP) in the last 12 months was 108.1 per 1,000 residents and was 34.4% higher 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 69.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Catkin Close (ME5 9HP), the main crime hotspot is near Hepplewhite Mews. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Walderslade Woods | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tavistock Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hepplewhite Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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