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Burglary Rates in Higham

Tonbridge and Malling, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Higham recorded 4 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 86% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

4

0.47 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

216

25.3 per 1,000 residents

86% below the UK average81% below the South East regional average

How does Higham rank?

Within Tonbridge and Malling

19 of 19 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

4th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
2
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
84
39%
Other Crime
59
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
29
13%
Shoplifting
13
6%
Drug Offences
13
6%
Vehicle Crime
12
6%
Burglary
4
2%
Robbery
2
1%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Higham

Source: Census 2021 · 3,495 households

Detached 29%Semi-detached 59%Terraced 6%Flats 2%

The most common property type in Higham is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Higham homeowners

Most homes in Higham are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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