Crime Rate in Sherwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherwood

The total recorded crimes in Sherwood, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherwood crime rate of 1.05 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 Sherwood, encompassing approximately 82,052 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
Sherwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Sherwood Way with total crimes: 5
  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sherwood?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Sherwood reported a higher crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 1,153 crimes compared to 477. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sherwood witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Sherwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 1,049 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sherwood witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sherwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sherwood has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 0.33 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Sherwood crimes were 1,153. The crime rate of Sherwood in 2024 was 23.41 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherwood were around 1,049 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.01 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherwood)CrimesRank (Sherwood)CrimesRank (Sherwood)
Park94 11,068 31,088 1
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
Capel9 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst7 20161 19125 20

Sherwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 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 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202515
May 202529
April 202524
March 202522
February 202526
January 202522
December 202422
November 202426
October 202419
September 202439
August 202428

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202517
May 202518
April 202512
March 20259
February 202512
January 202514
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 202418
August 202427

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 202514
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 202517
January 202511
December 202417
November 202421
October 202413
September 202411
August 20247

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 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
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Sherwood in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Sherwood Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Clifton Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Trebilco Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oak Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
6. Lower Mead (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Birken Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. High Tree Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Knights Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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