Crime Rate in Tunbridge Wells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tunbridge Wells

The total recorded crimes in Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 700 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tunbridge Wells crime rate of 6.07 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (242) incidents (0.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (140) incidents (72.84% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (83) incidents (62.75% increase)
Tunbridge Wells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Road with total crimes: 17
  • Linden Park Road with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

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, Park (77 crimes), and the safest, Capel (13 crimes), is 64 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Tunbridge Wells.

Similarly, the area of Tunbridge Wells Central (125 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tunbridge Wells West (21 crimes), with a difference of 104 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tunbridge Wells.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Park77
Sherwood72
Culverden64
Benenden and Cranbrook51
Pantiles and St Mark's46

Safest Wards:

Goudhurst and Lamberhurst18
Frittenden and Sissinghurst16
Southborough North15
Brenchley and Horsmonden14
Capel13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Tunbridge Wells Central125
Paddock Wood & Five Oak Green86
High Brooms & Sherwood68
Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden55
Southborough East & Longfield Road55

Safest Areas:

Pembury & Matfield32
Southborough West28
Langton Green, Speldhurst & Bidborough24
Goudhurst, Horsmonden & Lamberhurst24
Tunbridge Wells West21

Tunbridge Wells Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tunbridge Wells has recorded 700 crimes with crime rate of 6.07 ranking 252th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 11 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks686 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling826 129,859 1210,249 11
Ashford951 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe825 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,600 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,098 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,569 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,560 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,141 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham911 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,583 219,161 118,027 1

Tunbridge Wells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (242 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (140 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (240 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (81 incidents) also being high.

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 3326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 277.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 550 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025242
April 2025240
March 2025264
February 2025254
January 2025231
December 2024236
November 2024230
October 2024251
September 2024265
August 2024283
July 2024280
June 2024550

A total of 1351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 248 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 202581
March 2025103
February 202587
January 202573
December 202480
November 202488
October 202490
September 202491
August 2024140
July 2024130
June 2024248

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 865 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202555
March 202560
February 202570
January 202559
December 202462
November 202469
October 202455
September 202461
August 202479
July 202468
June 2024166

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248

A total of 241 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202516
February 202521
January 202515
December 202420
November 202422
October 202421
September 202426
August 202419
July 202420
June 202426

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 230 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202520
February 202525
January 202519
December 202413
November 202426
October 202417
September 202418
August 20248
July 202425
June 202432

A total of 431 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202535
March 202533
February 202523
January 202531
December 202437
November 202430
October 202433
September 202429
August 202447
July 202433
June 202468

A total of 424 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202526
March 202527
February 202523
January 202526
December 202419
November 202426
October 202428
September 202440
August 202471
July 202452
June 202462

A total of 661 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202549
March 202539
February 202546
January 202566
December 202445
November 202456
October 202447
September 202449
August 202462
July 202451
June 2024106

A total of 982 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202551
March 202570
February 202567
January 202566
December 202471
November 2024102
October 202466
September 202462
August 202494
July 202496
June 2024154

A total of 318 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202523
March 202521
February 202540
January 202518
December 202416
November 202426
October 202431
September 202413
August 202421
July 202420
June 202462

High Crime Locations Tunbridge Wells in May 2025

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

1. Newton Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Burglary1
2. Linden Park Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Oak Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Other theft1
6. Causton Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Other crime1

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