Crime in Borough Green: statistics, rates and trends
269 crimes were recorded in Borough Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Borough Green
- Questions about crime in Borough Green
- About this data
269 crimes were recorded in Borough Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Borough Green has the 1,263rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Borough Green | Tonbridge and Malling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 269 | 9,137 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 66.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,259 | 136,853 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Borough Green was highest in the year to July 2019 (421 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (269). Over the whole period it fell 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 269 | 43.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 352 | 56.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 363 | 58.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 331 | 52.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 393 | 62.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 343 | 54.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 382 | 61.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 421 | 67.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 381 | 60.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Borough Green over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-42%) and other theft (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 18.9 | 0.55 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 4.2 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.9 | 0.58 | -22% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -12% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -14% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -38% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.5 | 0.07 | -73% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.35 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Borough Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Borough Green recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Borough Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Borough Green recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Borough Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Borough Green recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Borough Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Borough Green recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Borough Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Borough Green recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Borough Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Borough Green recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Borough Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Borough Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Borough Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Borough Green recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Borough Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Borough Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Borough Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Borough Green recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Borough Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Borough Green recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Borough Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Borough Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Borough Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Borough Green.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Borough Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill | 447 | 44.4 | +3% |
| West Kingsdown | 387 | 62.6 | +46% |
| Otford and Kemsing | 264 | 35.4 | -18% |
| Sevenoaks | 1,585 | 57.7 | +34% |
| Larkfield | 2,028 | 69.6 | +62% |
| Snodland | 1,228 | 100.3 | +133% |
| Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley | 1,068 | 62.3 | +45% |
| Tonbridge | 2,983 | 77.8 | +81% |
1 areas within Borough Green, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Borough Green & Platt had the highest rate (43.0 per 1,000) and Borough Green & Platt the lowest (43.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Green & Platt | Neighbourhood | 6,259 | 269 | 43.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Borough Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Approach | 36 |
| 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 | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Sevenoaks Road | 8 |
| On or near Tilton Road | 7 |
| On or near Annetts Hall | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Borough Green over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 36.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 32.7% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 11.9% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Borough Green has an estimated population of 6,259. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Borough Green sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Borough Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Borough Green a safe place to live?
Borough Green recorded 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Borough Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Borough Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Borough Green was down 24% on the year before: 269 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 352 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Borough Green?
Borough Green is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Borough Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.