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Crime in Wateringbury

Wateringbury had 26 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 52.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 23 Tonbridge and Malling areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle Tonbridge and Malling area. Crime was up 37% on the three months before.

ME18, Tonbridge and Malling · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wateringbury

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52.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 23Tonbridge and Malling rank1st is the highest rate
+37%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 2 Apr 9 May 4 Jun 9 Jul 13 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wateringbury. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1038%
anti-social behaviour623%
criminal damage519%
theft28%
burglary14%
drugs14%
vehicle crime14%

Wateringbury against Tonbridge and Malling

TypeWateringbury per 1,000Middle Tonbridge and Malling areaChange
Violence20.219.6–
Burglary21.3–
Vehicle crime23.5–
Anti-social behaviour12.118.8–
Theft and robbery45–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barming Heath103.6▼ 12%
Yalding93▲ 57%
Kings Hill75.7▲ 65%
East Malling73▼ 5%
Wateringbury52.6▲ 37%
Nettlestead52.6▲ 37%
See every Tonbridge and Malling area ranked on the crime in Tonbridge and Malling page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Wateringbury a safe area?

Wateringbury had about 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 23 Tonbridge and Malling areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wateringbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (10), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and criminal damage (5).