Crime Rate in Paddock Wood West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paddock Wood West

The total recorded crimes in Paddock Wood West, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paddock Wood West crime rate of 3.94 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 West, encompassing approximately 7,871 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Paddock Wood West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cogate Road with total crimes: 6
  • Fuggles Close with total crimes: 5
  • Norton Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Paddock Wood West?

To understand the safety of Paddock Wood West, we need to analyze Paddock Wood West 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 West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 360 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Paddock Wood West recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Paddock Wood West had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 354 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Paddock Wood West recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Paddock Wood West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Paddock Wood West has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Paddock Wood West crimes were 360. The crime rate of Paddock Wood West in 2024 was 45.73 (year) or 3.81 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Paddock Wood West were around 354 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.97 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Paddock Wood West)CrimesRank (Paddock Wood West)CrimesRank (Paddock Wood West)
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
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
Capel9 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst7 20161 19125 20

Paddock Wood West 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 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 (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 202520
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202512
April 202510
March 20259
February 20259
January 202513
December 202411
November 202410
October 202417
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Paddock Wood West in July 2025

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

1. Cogate Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Fuggles Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Norton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ribston Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Ringden Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B2160 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mascalls Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Mascall'S Court Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maidstone Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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