Total Crime Rate
59.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Square area has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bourne , and the 157th 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 The Square (TN11 0DA) in the last 12 months was 59.0 per 1,000 residents and was 45.0% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Square (TN11 0DA), the main crime hotspot is near Kenward Court. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 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 | Violence and sexual offences | School Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Spar Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Great Elms | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Church Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Cherry Orchard | Under investigation |
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