Crime Rate in Paddock Wood East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paddock Wood East

The total recorded crimes in Paddock Wood East, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paddock Wood East crime rate of 4.52 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 Paddock Wood East, encompassing approximately 7,074 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Paddock Wood East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lucknow Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bowls Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Paddock Wood East?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Paddock Wood East reported a higher crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 485 crimes compared to 477. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Paddock Wood East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Paddock Wood East had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 446 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Paddock Wood East recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Paddock Wood East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Paddock Wood East has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Paddock Wood East crimes were 485. The crime rate of Paddock Wood East in 2024 was 68.55 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Paddock Wood East were around 446 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.04 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Paddock Wood East)CrimesRank (Paddock Wood East)CrimesRank (Paddock Wood East)
Park77 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood72 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden64 31,075 2827 3
Benenden and Cranbrook51 4661 4555 4
Southborough and High Brooms45 6524 5545 5
Pantiles and St Mark's46 5467 8513 7
Pembury24 14474 7537 6
Paddock Wood West41 7360 13354 13
St James'31 11382 12476 8
Rusthall32 8344 14354 14
St John's28 13457 9474 9
Broadwater32 9413 10430 12
Hawkhurst and Sandhurst30 12399 11472 10
Speldhurst and Bidborough19 15237 17265 15
Southborough North15 18291 15245 16
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst18 16254 16233 17
Frittenden and Sissinghurst16 17161 19125 20
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 19215 18181 18
Capel13 20128 20149 19

Paddock Wood East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202514
February 202515
January 20258
December 202414
November 202411
October 20249
September 20246
August 202414
July 202412
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 202410
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Paddock Wood East in May 2025

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Lucknow Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bowls Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
6. Nettlestead Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Kingsmead Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dimmock Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Le Temple Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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