Crime Rate in Speldhurst and Bidborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Speldhurst and Bidborough

The total recorded crimes in Speldhurst and Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Speldhurst and Bidborough crime rate of 11.74 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 Speldhurst and Bidborough, encompassing approximately 1,617 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Speldhurst and Bidborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frank'S Hollow Road with total crimes: 3
  • Darnley Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Langton Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Speldhurst and Bidborough?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Speldhurst and Bidborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 237 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Speldhurst and Bidborough recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Speldhurst and Bidborough had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 265 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Speldhurst and Bidborough recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Speldhurst and Bidborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Speldhurst and Bidborough has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 11.74 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Speldhurst and Bidborough crimes were 237. The crime rate of Speldhurst and Bidborough in 2024 was 146.50 (year) or 12.21 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Speldhurst and Bidborough were around 265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 163.80 (year) or 13.65 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Speldhurst and Bidborough)CrimesRank (Speldhurst and Bidborough)CrimesRank (Speldhurst and Bidborough)
Park77 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood72 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden64 31,075 2827 3
Benenden and Cranbrook51 4661 4555 4
Southborough and High Brooms45 6524 5545 5
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
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

Speldhurst and Bidborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20258
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 202513
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 202422
October 202411
September 202416
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20251
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Speldhurst and Bidborough in May 2025

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

1. Frank'S Hollow Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Darnley Drive (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
3. Langton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Little Mallett (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
6. Broom Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Barrow Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Farnham Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Barrow Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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