Much of the data in this section comes from local enquiries; and observations. Following data was obtained for Tonbridge & Malling Crime Rates during period April -2005 to March - 2006 In general Crime Rates in West Malling and Tonbridge & Malling Borough are relatively low. West Malling has a Police Office, that is open in normal retail trading hours. There is a neighbourhood policing team covering “The Mallings” consisting of 4 PCs and 7 PCSOs. The nearest Magistrates Court is in Maidstone or Tonbridge. There are no other courts in West Malling or its Hinterland.