Crime in Kings Hill: statistics, rates and trends
447 crimes were recorded in Kings Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kings Hill
- Questions about crime in Kings Hill
- About this data
447 crimes were recorded in Kings Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 149 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kings Hill has the 1,238th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kings Hill | Tonbridge and Malling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 447 | 9,137 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.4 | 66.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,057 | 136,853 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kings Hill was highest in the year to July 2020 (513 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (375). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 447 | 44.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 404 | 40.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 375 | 37.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 464 | 46.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 497 | 49.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 441 | 43.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 513 | 51.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 388 | 38.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 442 | 43.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kings Hill 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+44%) and other theft (+31%).
The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 14.8 | 0.43 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 12.6 | 0.82 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 4.1 | 0.60 | -25% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.9 | 0.35 | +81% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -18% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.6 | 0.24 | +7% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -45% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -10% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -57% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kings Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kings Hill recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kings Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kings Hill recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kings Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kings Hill recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kings Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kings Hill recorded 34 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 up 31% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kings Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kings Hill recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kings Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kings Hill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kings Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kings Hill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kings Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kings Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kings Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kings Hill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kings Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kings Hill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kings Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kings Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kings Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kings Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kings Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kings Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kings Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kings Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kings Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kings Hill.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kings Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfield | 2,028 | 69.6 | +57% |
| Borough Green | 269 | 43.0 | -3% |
| Snodland | 1,228 | 100.3 | +126% |
| Maidstone | 11,653 | 104.5 | +135% |
| Coxheath | 621 | 58.8 | +32% |
| Paddock Wood | 841 | 89.8 | +102% |
| Bearsted | 297 | 35.4 | -20% |
| Tonbridge | 2,983 | 77.8 | +75% |
1 areas within Kings Hill, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kings Hill had the highest rate (44.4 per 1,000) and Kings Hill the lowest (44.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill | Neighbourhood | 10,057 | 447 | 44.4 |
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 Kings Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Warwick Way | 59 |
| On or near Queen Street | 42 |
| On or near Abbey Wood Road | 32 |
| On or near Durello Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Mareda Court | 27 |
| On or near Pioneer Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Hazen Road | 14 |
| On or near Phoenix Way | 13 |
| On or near Alexander Grove | 12 |
| On or near Richmond Avenue | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kings Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 127 | 28.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 26.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 25.1% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Kings Hill has an estimated population of 10,057. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kings Hill sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kings Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Kings Hill a safe place to live?
Kings Hill recorded 44.4 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 Kings Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (127).
Is crime in Kings Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kings Hill was up 11% on the year before: 447 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 404 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kings Hill?
Kings Hill 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 Kings Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.