Crime Rate in St James': Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St James'

The total recorded crimes in St James', Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James' crime rate of 0.81 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 St James', encompassing approximately 39,432 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St James' Crime Hotspots

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

  • Granville Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stanley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rochdale Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is St James'?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, St James' demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 382 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St James' recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, St James' experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 476 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St James' witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St James' Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St James' has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 0.81 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total St James' crimes were 382. The crime rate of St James' in 2024 was 9.69 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in St James' were around 476 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.07 (year) or 1.01 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St James')CrimesRank (St James')CrimesRank (St James')
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
Pembury43 8474 7537 6
Pantiles and St Mark's44 7467 8513 7
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

St James' 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 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 (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Other theft 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202514
April 202517
March 202517
February 202516
January 20258
December 202417
November 202414
October 202411
September 202414
August 202418

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations St James' in July 2025

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

1. Granville Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Stanley Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rochdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Grosvenor Bridge (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Medway Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Queripel Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ravenswood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Goods Station Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vernon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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