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 July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Southborough and High Brooms Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hornbeam Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Bedford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Taylor Street with total crimes: 3

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 July 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southborough and High Brooms)CrimesRank (Southborough and High Brooms)CrimesRank (Southborough and High Brooms)
Park94 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood86 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden80 31,075 2827 3
Benenden and Cranbrook56 4661 4555 4
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

Southborough and High Brooms 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202526
April 202510
March 202529
February 202517
January 202514
December 202414
November 202412
October 202421
September 202417
August 202412

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 202413

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Southborough and High Brooms in July 2025

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

1. Hornbeam Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. Bedford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Taylor Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Lady'S Gift Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Juniper Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Forge Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Powder Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brokes Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. High Brooms Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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