Crime Rate in Pembury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pembury

The total recorded crimes in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pembury crime rate of 5.38 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 Pembury, encompassing approximately 7,986 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Pembury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Cornford Park with total crimes: 4
  • Camden Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pembury?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Pembury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 474 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Pembury witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Pembury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 537 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pembury witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pembury Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pembury has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 5.38 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Pembury crimes were 474. The crime rate of Pembury in 2024 was 59.35 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pembury were around 537 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.24 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pembury)CrimesRank (Pembury)CrimesRank (Pembury)
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
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
Capel9 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst7 20161 19125 20

Pembury 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 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 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 (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
May 202513
April 202525
March 202516
February 202519
January 202512
December 202415
November 202415
October 202414
September 202420
August 20247

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241

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 Pembury in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Cornford Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Camden Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
4. Highfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Chestnut Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Forstal (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sandhurst Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. The Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Penns Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.