Crime Rate in Southborough and High Brooms: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southborough and High Brooms

The total recorded crimes in Southborough and High Brooms, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southborough and High Brooms crime rate of 2.25 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 Southborough and High Brooms, encompassing approximately 20,038 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Southborough and High Brooms Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brokes Way with total crimes: 5
  • Kibbles Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Southborough and High Brooms?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Southborough and High Brooms reported a higher crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 524 crimes compared to 477. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southborough and High Brooms witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Southborough and High Brooms experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 545 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southborough and High Brooms witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southborough and High Brooms Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southborough and High Brooms has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Southborough and High Brooms crimes were 524. The crime rate of Southborough and High Brooms in 2024 was 26.15 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southborough and High Brooms were around 545 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.20 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southborough and High Brooms)CrimesRank (Southborough and High Brooms)CrimesRank (Southborough and High Brooms)
Park77 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood72 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden64 31,075 2827 3
Benenden and Cranbrook51 4661 4555 4
Pantiles and St Mark's46 5467 8513 7
Pembury24 14474 7537 6
Paddock Wood East32 10485 6446 11
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

Southborough and High Brooms Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 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 Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20246
May 20242

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202510
March 202529
February 202517
January 202514
December 202414
November 202412
October 202421
September 202417
August 202412
July 202417
June 202434
May 202414

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 202413
July 20245
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

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 Southborough and High Brooms in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southborough and High Brooms postcode area is presented below.

1. Brokes Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Kibbles Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
4. North Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bondfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bedford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadow Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brian Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Great Brooms Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Highfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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