Total Crime Rate
17.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Paddock Gardens area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Borough Green & Platt , and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 401 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 Paddock Gardens (TN15 8FU) in the last 12 months was 17.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.1% lower than the Borough Green & Platt average (43.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Paddock Gardens (TN15 8FU), the main crime hotspot is near Long Mill Lane, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Borough Green & Platt| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Long Mill Lane | Under investigation |
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