Total Crime Rate
51.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bell Cottages area has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bourne , and the 184th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bell Cottages (TN11 0BB) in the last 12 months was 51.0 per 1,000 residents and was 25.3% higher than the Bourne average (40.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order 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 Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bell Cottages (TN11 0BB), the main crime hotspot is near Victoria Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bourne Park | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Victoria Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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