Crime Rate in Benenden and Cranbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Benenden and Cranbrook

The total recorded crimes in Benenden and Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Benenden and Cranbrook crime rate of 14.26 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 Benenden and Cranbrook, encompassing approximately 3,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Benenden and Cranbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Causton Road with total crimes: 8
  • Crane Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Huntington Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Benenden and Cranbrook?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Benenden and Cranbrook reported a higher crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 661 crimes compared to 477. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Benenden and Cranbrook witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Benenden and Cranbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 555 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Benenden and Cranbrook witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Benenden and Cranbrook has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Benenden and Cranbrook Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Benenden and Cranbrook has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 14.26 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Benenden and Cranbrook crimes were 661. The crime rate of Benenden and Cranbrook in 2024 was 168.29 (year) or 14.02 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Benenden and Cranbrook were around 555 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.30 (year) or 11.78 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Benenden and Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Benenden and Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Benenden and Cranbrook)
Park94 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood86 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden80 31,075 2827 3
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 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

Benenden and Cranbrook 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 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 Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202511
May 202514
April 202520
March 202518
February 202520
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 20248
September 202416
August 202412

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
September 20241

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202511
April 20255
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 20247
November 202422
October 20247
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Benenden and Cranbrook in July 2025

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

1. Causton Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Crane Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Huntington Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wheatfield Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ropewalk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Frythe Walk (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Bank Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Frythe Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Swattenden Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Meads (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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