Crime Rate in Capel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Capel

The total recorded crimes in Capel, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Capel crime rate of 78.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Capel, encompassing approximately 114 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Capel Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Acorn Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Tudeley Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Capel?

To understand the safety of Capel, we need to analyze Capel crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Capel demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 128 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Capel recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Capel had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 149 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Capel recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Capel has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Capel Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Capel has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 78.40 ranking 19th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Capel crimes were 128. The crime rate of Capel in 2024 was 1114.98 (year) or 92.92 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Capel were around 149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1297.91 (year) or 108.16 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Capel)CrimesRank (Capel)CrimesRank (Capel)
Park94 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood86 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden80 31,075 2827 3
Benenden and Cranbrook56 4661 4555 4
Southborough and High Brooms45 6524 5545 5
Paddock Wood East50 5485 6446 11
Pembury43 8474 7537 6
Pantiles and St Mark's44 7467 8513 7
St James'32 10382 12476 8
St John's29 13457 9474 9
Hawkhurst and Sandhurst41 9399 11472 10
Broadwater29 14413 10430 12
Paddock Wood West31 11360 13354 13
Rusthall31 12344 14354 14
Speldhurst and Bidborough12 18237 17265 15
Southborough North16 17291 15245 16
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst24 15254 16233 17
Brenchley and Horsmonden19 16215 18181 18
Frittenden and Sissinghurst7 20161 19125 20

Capel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Capel in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Capel postcode area is presented below.

1. Acorn Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tudeley Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Nortons Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Forge Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Badsell Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sychem Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sychem Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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