Crime Rate in Tunbridge Wells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tunbridge Wells

The total recorded crimes in Tunbridge Wells, UK in March 2025 are around 661 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tunbridge Wells crime rate of 5.73 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 Tunbridge Wells, encompassing approximately 115,314 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (264) incidents (3.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (103) incidents (18.39% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (70) incidents (4.48% increase)
Tunbridge Wells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Causton Road with total crimes: 10

Tunbridge Wells Police Info:

Kent Police

How safe is Tunbridge Wells?

To understand the safety of Tunbridge Wells, we need to analyze Tunbridge Wells crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Tunbridge Wells has recorded 9,548 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 82.80 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 199 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,318 crimes with a crime rate of 80.81, ranking it 197 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Kent:

    • In 2024, Tunbridge Wells demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kent average, with 9548 crimes compared to 13931.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tunbridge Wells witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tunbridge Wells had fewer crimes than the Kent average, with 9,318 crimes compared to 13,095. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Tunbridge Wells witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Tunbridge Wells is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Kent, Tunbridge Wells has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Tunbridge Wells Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Culverden (71 crimes), and the safest, Frittenden and Sissinghurst (9 crimes), is 62 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Tunbridge Wells.

Similarly, the area of Tunbridge Wells Central (116 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Southborough West (22 crimes), with a difference of 94 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tunbridge Wells.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Culverden71
Park70
Southborough and High Brooms58
Sherwood55
Benenden and Cranbrook51

Safest Wards:

St John's20
Southborough North18
Brenchley and Horsmonden14
Capel13
Frittenden and Sissinghurst9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Tunbridge Wells Central116
Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green81
Southborough East & Longfield Road80
Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden51
Ramslye & Rusthall45

Safest Areas:

Langton Green, Speldhurst & Bidborough30
Tunbridge Wells West29
Tunbridge Wells South28
Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst26
Southborough West22

Tunbridge Wells Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Tunbridge Wells has recorded 661 crimes with crime rate of 5.73 ranking 9939th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2024, the total Tunbridge Wells crimes were 9,548. The crime rate of Tunbridge Wells in 2024 was 82.80 (year) or 6.90 (month) ranking it 199 danzarous in the UK. Tunbridge Wells ranked 11 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tunbridge Wells were around 9,318 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.81 (year) or 6.73 (month) ranking 197 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Kent, Tunbridge Wells ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 10 as per crime rate of Tunbridge Wells

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks663 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling875 129,859 1210,249 11
Ashford1,014 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe794 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,541 820,408 517,055 7
Dover929 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury97 617,254 616,993 5
Swale1,492 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,208 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham966 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,535 219,161 118,027 1

Tunbridge Wells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (264 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (103 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 254 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (231 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (73 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 236 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (230 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (251 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (90 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (265 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (91 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (283 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (140 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 280 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (550 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (248 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2844 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 284.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 550 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025264
February 2025254
January 2025231
December 2024236
November 2024230
October 2024251
September 2024265
August 2024283
July 2024280
June 2024550

A total of 848 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202567
January 202566
December 202471
November 2024102
October 202466
September 202462
August 202494
July 202496
June 2024154

A total of 749 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202570
January 202559
December 202462
November 202469
October 202455
September 202461
August 202479
July 202468
June 2024166

A total of 268 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202540
January 202518
December 202416
November 202426
October 202431
September 202413
August 202421
July 202420
June 202462

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 113.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 248 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025103
February 202587
January 202573
December 202480
November 202488
October 202490
September 202491
August 2024140
July 2024130
June 2024248

A total of 364 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202523
January 202531
December 202437
November 202430
October 202433
September 202429
August 202447
July 202433
June 202468

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410

A total of 567 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202546
January 202566
December 202445
November 202456
October 202447
September 202449
August 202462
July 202451
June 2024106

A total of 206 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202521
January 202515
December 202420
November 202422
October 202421
September 202426
August 202419
July 202420
June 202426

A total of 203 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202525
January 202519
December 202413
November 202426
October 202417
September 202418
August 20248
July 202425
June 202432

A total of 374 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202523
January 202526
December 202419
November 202426
October 202428
September 202440
August 202471
July 202452
June 202462

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412

High Crime Locations Tunbridge Wells in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
3. Causton Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
4. Newton Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
6. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Other theft1

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