Crime Rate in Pantiles and St Mark's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pantiles and St Mark's

The total recorded crimes in Pantiles and St Mark's, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pantiles and St Mark's crime rate of 2.60 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 Pantiles and St Mark's, encompassing approximately 16,892 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Pantiles and St Mark's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Park Road with total crimes: 15
  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • White Bear Passage with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pantiles and St Mark's?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Pantiles and St Mark's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 467 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Pantiles and St Mark's witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Pantiles and St Mark's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 513 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pantiles and St Mark's witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Pantiles and St Mark's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Pantiles and St Mark's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pantiles and St Mark's has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Pantiles and St Mark's crimes were 467. The crime rate of Pantiles and St Mark's in 2024 was 27.65 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pantiles and St Mark's were around 513 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.37 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pantiles and St Mark's)CrimesRank (Pantiles and St Mark's)CrimesRank (Pantiles and St Mark's)
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
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
Capel9 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst7 20161 19125 20

Pantiles and St Mark's 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202514
April 202512
March 202512
February 202514
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202410
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 202411

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

High Crime Locations Pantiles and St Mark's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pantiles and St Mark's postcode area is presented below.

1. Linden Park Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Other theft1
2. High Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
3. White Bear Passage (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nevill Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Hargate Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Howard Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Poona Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Castle Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Market Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chenies Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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