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Crime in West Malling

West Malling had 384 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 23 Tonbridge and Malling areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% above the middle Tonbridge and Malling area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

ME19, Tonbridge and Malling · within 1.5 miles of the middle of West Malling

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76.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 23Tonbridge and Malling rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common118 in 3 months

Month by month

121 Mar 90 Apr 93 May 125 Jun 125 Jul 134 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of West Malling. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11831%
anti-social behaviour11029%
criminal damage359%
vehicle crime277%
shoplifting246%
theft185%
burglary123%
drugs103%

West Malling against Tonbridge and Malling

TypeWest Malling per 1,000Middle Tonbridge and Malling areaChange
Violence23.519.6▲ 17%
Burglary2.41.3▲ 9%
Vehicle crime5.43.5▲ 23%
Anti-social behaviour21.918.8▲ 53%
Theft and robbery55▲ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ditton76.7▲ 5%
West Malling76.4▲ 26%
Kings Hill75.7▲ 65%
East Malling73▼ 5%
Larkfield67.8▲ 6%
Ryarsh27.5▲ 10%
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 West Malling a safe area?

West Malling had about 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 23 Tonbridge and Malling areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Malling?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (118), followed by anti-social behaviour (110) and criminal damage (35).