Crime in Kings Hill: statistics, rates and trends
494 crimes were recorded in Kings Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kings Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Kings Hill
- Types of crime in Kings Hill
- Kings Hill compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kings Hill
- Streets with the most crime in Kings Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kings Hill
- Demographics of Kings Hill
- Questions about crime in Kings Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (158), anti-social behaviour (151) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,166th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kings Hill | Tonbridge and Malling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 494 | 9,281 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.1 | 67.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,057 | 136,853 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kings Hill peaked in the year to August 2020 (520 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (379). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 494 | 49.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 391 | 38.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 379 | 37.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 451 | 44.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 500 | 49.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 441 | 43.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 520 | 51.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 382 | 38.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 443 | 44.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (67% below) and shoplifting (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 88 to 151 and other theft rose from 27 to 36, while criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 15.7 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 15.0 | 15.4 | +72% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 3.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 22 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kings Hill; the highest is Maidstone (105.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bearsted (34.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kings Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfield | 2,052 | 70.4 | +43% |
| Borough Green | 269 | 43.0 | -13% |
| Snodland | 1,211 | 98.9 | +101% |
| Maidstone | 11,735 | 105.2 | +114% |
| Coxheath | 619 | 58.6 | +19% |
| Paddock Wood | 838 | 89.4 | +82% |
| Bearsted | 289 | 34.5 | -30% |
| Tonbridge | 3,064 | 79.9 | +63% |
Kings Hill is the one area listed within Kings Hill, with 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill | Neighbourhood | 10,057 | 494 | 49.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Kings Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Warwick Way” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Warwick Way | 62 |
| On or near Queen Street | 47 |
| On or near Mareda Court | 36 |
| On or near Abbey Wood Road | 32 |
| On or near Durello Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Pioneer Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Hazen Road | 19 |
| On or near Alexander Grove | 17 |
| On or near Phoenix Way | 14 |
| On or near Tower View | 14 |
Of the 343 crimes in Kings Hill with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 151 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 128 | 37.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 37.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Kings Hill has an estimated population of 10,057 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.9%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kings Hill average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kings Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kings Hill a safe place to live?
Kings Hill recorded 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,166th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kings Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Kings Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kings Hill was up 26% on the year before: 494 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 391 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kings Hill?
About 10,057 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kings Hill?
Kings Hill 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.