Crime in Snodland: statistics, rates and trends
1,211 crimes were recorded in Snodland in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Snodland at a glance
- Crime trends in Snodland
- Types of crime in Snodland
- Snodland compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Snodland
- Streets with the most crime in Snodland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Snodland
- Demographics of Snodland
- Questions about crime in Snodland
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (403), violence and sexual offences (344) and criminal damage and arson (143) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 364th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Snodland | Tonbridge and Malling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,211 | 9,281 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.9 | 67.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,239 | 136,853 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Snodland peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,395 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (998). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,211 | 98.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,091 | 89.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,360 | 111.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,346 | 110.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,342 | 109.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,395 | 114.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,161 | 94.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 998 | 81.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,126 | 92.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 129 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 145 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
Compared with England and Wales, Snodland recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (73% above the national rate) and other crime (35% above the national rate), and notably less public order (73% below) and other theft (38% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 226 to 403 and criminal damage and arson rose from 114 to 143, while shoplifting fell from 153 to 99 and public order fell from 30 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 403 | 32.9 | 15.4 | +78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 344 | 28.1 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 143 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 8.1 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.4 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Public order | 22 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Snodland; the highest is Chatham (126.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Borough Green (43.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Snodland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfield | 2,052 | 70.4 | -29% |
| Kings Hill | 494 | 49.1 | -50% |
| Chatham | 10,149 | 126.7 | +28% |
| Rochester | 6,763 | 96.4 | -3% |
| Maidstone | 11,735 | 105.2 | +6% |
| Borough Green | 269 | 43.0 | -57% |
| Gillingham (Medway) | 11,367 | 98.7 | 0% |
| Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley | 1,034 | 60.3 | -39% |
Of the 2 areas within Snodland, Snodland East & Ham Hill had the highest crime rate (147.6 per 1,000) and Snodland West & Holborough Lakes the lowest (71.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snodland East & Ham Hill | Neighbourhood | 4,451 | 657 | 147.6 |
| Snodland West & Holborough Lakes | Neighbourhood | 7,788 | 554 | 71.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Snodland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stevens Close” (118).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stevens Close | 118 |
| On or near Ostlers Court | 117 |
| On or near Cantium Place | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Nevill Place | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Thomson Close | 34 |
| On or near St Benedict Road | 32 |
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Lambert Mews | 23 |
Of the 808 crimes in Snodland with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 403 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 375 | 46.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 259 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Snodland has an estimated population of 12,239 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Snodland average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Snodland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Snodland a safe place to live?
Snodland recorded 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 364th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Snodland?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 403 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (344).
Is crime in Snodland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Snodland was up 11% on the year before: 1,211 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,091 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Snodland?
About 12,239 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Snodland?
Snodland 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.