Crime in Borough Green: statistics, rates and trends
269 crimes were recorded in Borough Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Borough Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Borough Green
- Types of crime in Borough Green
- Borough Green compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Borough Green
- Streets with the most crime in Borough Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Borough Green
- Demographics of Borough Green
- Questions about crime in Borough Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (115), anti-social behaviour (33) and criminal damage and arson (31) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,251st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Borough Green | Tonbridge and Malling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 269 | 9,281 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 67.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,259 | 136,853 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Borough Green of any year here (269 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 269 | 43.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 335 | 53.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 382 | 61.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 311 | 49.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 396 | 63.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 362 | 57.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 371 | 59.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 420 | 67.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 397 | 63.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and shoplifting (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 48 to 31 and violence and sexual offences fell from 150 to 115.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 18.4 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 3.7 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Borough Green; the highest is Snodland (98.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Otford and Kemsing (36.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Borough Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill | 494 | 49.1 | +14% |
| West Kingsdown | 365 | 59.1 | +37% |
| Otford and Kemsing | 275 | 36.8 | -14% |
| Sevenoaks | 1,553 | 56.6 | +32% |
| Larkfield | 2,052 | 70.4 | +64% |
| Snodland | 1,211 | 98.9 | +130% |
| Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley | 1,034 | 60.3 | +40% |
| Tonbridge | 3,064 | 79.9 | +86% |
Borough Green & Platt is the one area listed within Borough Green, with 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Green & Platt | Neighbourhood | 6,259 | 269 | 43.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Borough Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Approach” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Approach | 32 |
| On or near Ford Lane | 21 |
| On or near Station Road | 13 |
| On or near Maidstone Road | 11 |
| On or near Dene Lodge Close | 10 |
| On or near Huntsman Lane | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Tilton Road | 7 |
| On or near Western Road | 7 |
| On or near Fairfield Road | 6 |
Of the 236 crimes in Borough Green with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Borough Green has an estimated population of 6,259 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (10.0%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Borough Green average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Borough Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Borough Green a safe place to live?
Borough Green recorded 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,251st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Borough Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 115 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Borough Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Borough Green was down 20% on the year before: 269 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 335 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Borough Green?
About 6,259 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Borough Green?
Borough Green is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.