Total Crime Rate
183.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025London Road area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Borough Green & Platt , and the 25th 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 London Road (TN15 7RX) in the last 12 months was 183.3 per 1,000 residents and was 239.2% higher than the Borough Green & Platt average (54.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 37 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 39 (≈ 125.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 69.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around London Road (TN15 7RX), the main crime hotspot is near Ford Lane. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Borough Green & Platt| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ford Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ford Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windmill Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windmill Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maidstone Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maidstone Road | Under investigation |
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